Dozens Arrested at Columbia University Amid Pro-Palestinian Protest in Library

Protest Erupts at Columbia University Library

• 🚨 Pro-Palestinian protesters stormed the Butler Library at Columbia University, leading to tense moments.
• 👮 NYPD officers were called in after students refused to identify themselves or leave the building.
• 🏛️ University officials stated the protest created a safety hazard and involved individuals not affiliated with the university.

Arrests and Security Measures

• ⚖️ Approximately 80 people were taken into police custody.
• 🤕 Charges are pending, with potential criminal charges for some, as two university public safety officers were injured.
• 🔒 Campus security has been ramped up, with limited access for those entering the university grounds.

Federal Review of Visa Statuses

• 🛂 Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the federal government is reviewing the visa statuses of the arrested protesters.
• 🌍 Most of those detained are believed to be not affiliated with the university.