protests persist
Over 75 anti-Israel protesters arrested after storming Columbia library during finals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the government is reviewing the visa status of the 'trespassers and vandals' involved
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Pro-Palestinian protesters are escorted out of Columbia University's Butler Library after their arrest for occupying the library space on May 07, 2025 in New York City.
More than 100 masked anti-Israel demonstrators stormed Columbia University’s main library on Wednesday afternoon — disrupting students studying for finals by banging on drums and chanting “Free Palestine.” As public safety officers attempted to clear out the protesters, several...