Dozens Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Protests at Yale, NYU; Columbia Cancels In-Person Classes
Pro-Palestinian protests at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan resulted in over 45 arrests on Monday.
The demonstrations came in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and calls for university divestment from military weapons manufacturers.
Columbia University canceled in-person classes after protesters set up tent encampments on its campus last week.
In New York, NYU demonstrators refused to leave a university plaza despite warnings from the university, leading to clashes with officers after nightfall.
Police took down tents and made arrests for trespassing violations, with the total number unknown.
No injuries were reported immediately.
University protests broke out at Yale, Columbia, NYU, and other campuses in response to the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Following a deadly raid by Hamas militants and Israel's response in Gaza, Columbia University announced the cancellation of in-person classes and transition to online teaching to "deescalate tensions" and provide time for reflection.