Overview
- 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.