New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers began making arrests Tuesday night at the City University of New York (CUNY).
New York City police officer in riot gear captured on video Posted On X, mass arrests of anti-Israel demonstrators were made at universities.
#New York City Mass arrests made at City University of New York after protesters allegedly pushed past police lines and stormed a building near a “liberated zone” encampment.
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— Oliya Scooter Caster (@ScooterCasterNY) May 1, 2024
The arrest at City University of New York reportedly occurred after anti-Israel protests began. push Police were on the front line, allegedly storming buildings near an anti-Israel camp on campus.
#breaking news “From the walls to the gates, it’s time for escalation! Here at the City University of New York,” protesters declare as they rush into a line of police outside the State University of New York encampment.
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— Oliya Scooter Caster (@ScooterCasterNY) April 30, 2024
NYPD officers also began raiding Columbia University and early Tuesday morning began removing people from Hamilton Hall, an academic building on campus that had been occupied by anti-Israel demonstrators.
Columbia University announced that it would restrict access to its campus and students found occupying buildings would be expelled.
