NYPD begins arresting Columbia anti-Israel protesters after president tells cops to clear campus

 The president of Columbia University made the bombshell decision to authorize NYPD to clear the student encampment protest from campus Thursday afternoon.

In her email to the community, Minouche Shafik wrote that she hoped the move would “never be necessary.”

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NYPD takes position on Columbia University’s campus.Robert Miller

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Protesters on Columbia University fill the grounds.Robert Miller

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NYPS cops and protesters face off at the scene.Robert Miller

Shortly after 1 p.m., hoards of cops in riot gear descended on the Morningside Heights campus and surrounded the encampment, which had been set up since early Wednesday morning.

Police started to arrest those at the scene, and blocked off 114th and 115th Streets south of the campus’ main entrance.

Several lines of officers equipped with riot gear helmets were seen walking down Broadway south of 116th Street, a short distance from the campus gates, video footage captured by The Post showed.

At least six NYPD corrections buses were also parked near the scene.

https://nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/nypd-cops-enter-columbia-after-university-warns-anti-israel-protesters-to-clear-out/