Columbia University calls in police to clear pro-Palestinian protesters

<p>University’s president says activists refused to leave library despite warnings of disciplinary action and arrest</p><p>Columbia University asked the New York police department to help clear pro-Palestinian activists after dozens of protesters occupied parts of the main campus library on Wednesday.</p><p>Claire Shipman, the university’s acting president, said in a statement that protesters had refused to leave the building despite being warned that a failure to comply would result in disciplinary action and possibly arrest for trespassing.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/07/columbia-university-police-pro-palestinian-protests">Continue reading...</a>