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New York Police Department officers in riot gear entered Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall.Dozens of protesters were taken by police into busses in zip ties, The New York Times reported.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
New York Police Department officers in riot gear entered Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall, which had been occupied by protesters for roughly 20 hours, according to multiple news reports.
According to The New York Times, the NYPD entered the building using a makeshift bridge that allowed them to climb into the second-story window.
Dozens of protesters were taken by police into busses in zip ties, The Times reported.
Videos from student groups on the scene show protesters being pushed off campus by police.
Student groups had been on campus for days, setting up tents and camping out at the Ivy League University to protest Israel’s war on Gaza. Demands for the protest included that the university cut financial ties to Israel.
Columbia University, the NYPD, and Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In a statement to the Times, Columbia said in part: “We regret that protesters have chosen to escalate the situation through their actions,” adding, “We made the decision, early in the morning, that this was a law enforcement matter, and that the NYPD were best positioned to determine and execute an appropriate response.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
