Over 100 People Arrested During Pro-Palestinian Protest at Columbia University

Police arrested more than 100 people on Columbia University’s campus on Thursday after protesters set up an encampment on the campus to protest against Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that 108 people were arrested for trespassing on the university’s property. Police ensured that there was “no violence or injuries during the disturbance,” he said. Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Adams emphasized that students have the right to free speech but “do not have the right to violate university policies and disrupt learning on campus.” “I know the conflict in the Middle East has left many of us grieving and angry, it’s a painful moment for our city, for our country, and for the globe....