Pro-Palestinian demonstrators took over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall (an academic building occupied by 1,968 demonstrators during civil rights and Vietnam War demonstrations) overnight, and school officials said Tuesday morning that campus All but one entrance gate has been closed. WNBC TV reported.
What are the details?
The station said video footage showed protesters crossing arms in front of the building and carrying furniture and metal barricades.
Image source: YouTube screenshot
Image source: YouTube screenshot
“The autonomous community has reclaimed Hinds Hall, formerly known as ‘Hamilton Hall,’ in memory of martyr Hind Rajab, who was murdered at the age of six at the hands of the genocidal Israeli state.” CU Apartheid・Divest posted on X early Tuesday morning. reported WNBC.
Image source: YouTube screenshot
The takeover of the building occurred about 12 hours after a 2 p.m. Monday deadline for protesters to vacate the encampment, which had about 120 tents, or be shut down, the station reported. .
The New York City Police Department told WNBC on Tuesday that officers were stationed outside the campus in case Columbia authorities called for help. Police officials told the police department that the occupation of Hamilton Hall was property damage and could be considered trespassing, but the university needs to file a complaint before the NYPD begins arresting protesters. He added that there is.
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According to a statement from the Department of Public Safety, access to the Morningside campus is limited to students living in residential buildings and employees providing essential services such as dining, public safety and maintenance staff. There is only one access point on and off campus – 116th Street and Amsterdam Gate.
All other campus entrances are closed.
The department said a letter from Columbia University President Minoush Shafiq to school officials indicated that talks between campus officials and student representatives remained stalled.
WNBC said the Colombian government wants the tents removed and demonstrators to protest peacefully in accordance with university policy. But the students have refused to leave the camp and are demanding that Colombia divest from companies that support Israel. Shafik said no sale would take place, the agency added.
WNBC reports that what is happening is suspensions for those who fail to meet deadlines, and suspended students will no longer have access to school facilities, their IDs will be deactivated, and they will not be able to complete the spring semester. he added. Columbia University added that further punishment could include long-term suspension or expulsion.
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