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Columbia University Faces Ultimatum: Clear Encampment or Face Suspension

As tensions escalate, Columbia University demands protesters vacate by 2 PM to avoid suspension, amidst ongoing national campus protests against Israel.

  • Columbia University has set a final deadline of 2 PM today for protesters to clear their encampment or face suspension.
  • Negotiations between Columbia University and protesters have broken down, with no agreement reached on divestment from Israel.
  • House Democrats have urged Columbia's administration to act decisively, stating that the time for negotiation is over.
  • Protests have spread nationally, with students at multiple universities demanding divestment from Israel and companies like Boeing.
  • The protests have led to significant disruptions, including arrests and shifts to online learning at affected campuses.
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