Columbia University Task Force to Investigate Protest Handling
Senate Vote and Police Intervention
Columbia University's senate voted to establish a task force that will investigate the university leadership's handling of pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Amidst ongoing demonstrations, the university sent a letter to the New York Police Department (NYPD) requesting the removal of protesters occupying a building and encampments.
Ongoing Protests
On Tuesday, dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University, barricading the entrances. The demonstration was part of a series of protests denouncing Israel's war in Gaza. Despite the university's request for police intervention, the protesters remain camped out on campus.
Remote Classes and Tensions
In an attempt to de-escalate the escalating tensions, Columbia University announced that all classes will be remote on Monday. Growing outrage over Israel's military actions has fueled the campus unrest, leading to concerns about the safety and well-being of students.
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