Demonstrations

Arrests: 2,000+ Protesters Cause Chaos at College Demonstrations Across US

New York City – The New York Police Department (NYPD) recently reported that an officer accidentally fired a gun inside a building on the campus of Columbia University. This incident sparked concern among students and faculty members, raising questions about police procedures and safety protocols during demonstrations on educational campuses. Following the incident, 134 protesters were arrested at two different campuses, with the NYPD stating that these individuals had no affiliation with the schools. This …

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Protests Erupt at Columbia University Amid Israel-Hamas War Demonstrations

New York City, New York – As tensions rose near Columbia University in New York, police officers clad in riot gear swarmed the area as protesters continued to occupy a building to demonstrate against the Israel-Hamas conflict. This incident was part of a broader wave of student protests that have erupted on campuses across various states, leading to over 1,000 arrests in recent weeks. The demonstrations have not been without violence, with clashes between protesters …

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Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel Demonstrations Clash at UCLA Campus in LA

Los Angeles, California – Dueling demonstrations at UCLA on Sunday led to clashes between groups supporting a pro-Palestinian encampment and counter-protesters standing with the university’s Jewish students. A statement from Mary Osako, vice chancellor of UCLA strategic communications, acknowledged that demonstrators breached a barrier set up by the university, resulting in physical altercations. The violence that erupted was a departure from UCLA’s history of peaceful protests, and left officials heartbroken. Similar demonstrations had taken place …

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