Multiple Arrests at Columbia University Anti-ICE Protest

Protest Against ICE Operations

• 📣 Demonstrators gathered at Columbia University to protest the use of ICE forces, citing their terrorizing tactics against vulnerable communities.
• ⚠️ The protest, named "ICE off campus," highlighted the perceived collaboration between institutions like Columbia and ICE in detaining student protestors.

ICE Detention Statistics

• 📊 The transcript points to a significant number of deaths in ICE detention facilities, with 32 deaths in 2025, marking the deadliest year in over two decades.
• 📈 At least six individuals have already died in ICE custody in 2026, underscoring ongoing concerns about detainee welfare.

Protest Chants and Calls to Action

• ✊ Chants of "No ICE. No KKK. No fascist USA." were prominent, linking ICE actions to broader systemic issues.
• 🗣️ Protestors chanted "When immigrants are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back," demonstrating solidarity and a call for active resistance.

NYPD Intervention and Arrests

• 🚨 NYPD officers issued orders to protestors to clear the roadway, stating they were unlawfully obstructing vehicular traffic.
• ⚖️ Individuals refusing to move from the roadway and utilize the sidewalk were informed they would be placed under arrest and charged with conduct offenses.