JOURNAL ARTICLE

NYPD Arrests More Than 40 as Protesters Seize Columbia Library.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cattan, Nacha; Miller, Myles 3 of 3

Abstract

More than 40 people were arrested after masked protesters seized Columbia University's main library, Butler Library, and draped Palestinian flags along its walls. The protesters, organized by Columbia University Apartheid Divest, refused to leave the library, prompting NYPD intervention. The incident, which resulted in injuries to campus public safety officers, has drawn criticism from Columbia University acting President Claire Shipman and Mayor Eric Adams, with concerns about safety and potential arrests for those not affiliated with the university. The Trump administration's scrutiny of Columbia University's federal funding, which was canceled due to accusations of failing to protect Jewish students, has further escalated tensions on campus. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:184994557
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