Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after Columbia calls in police
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Dozens of Pro-Palestine Protesters Arrested at Columbia University
Above: Protesters exit Columbia University's Butler Library after occupying the space on May 7, 2025, in New York City. Image copyright: Spencer Platt/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The university did not want to involve the NYPD but it was necessary after protesters threatened the safety of the community and violated a number of rules and policies. Disruptions to academic activity as well as any form of violence, discrimination or antisemitism will not be tolerated on campus.
Establishment-critical narrative
As long as Columbia University continues to fund and profit from imperialist violence, the people will continue to resist in protest. Repression breeds resistance. If the university escalates repression, the people will continue to escalate disruptions on the campus.
Pro-Trump narrative
The Trump administration is reviewing the visa status of the trespassers and vandals who took over Columbia University's library. Pro-Hamas thugs are no longer welcome in America.