Police cleared out protesters from Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, leading to destruction inside the building. Columbia President Minouche Shafik stated that the occupation pushed the University to the brink, causing safety risks. Video footage shows the aftermath and damage inside the hall, with over 100 arrests made.
Columbia President Minouche Shafik releases statement after the clearing of the encampment. “A group of protesters crossed a new line with the occupation of Hamilton Hall. It was a violent act that put out students at risk as well as putting the protesters at risk.” https://t.co/2lnib1sdbq
Video shows the damage inside of Columbia University's Hamilton Hall after police cleared pro-Palestinian protesters who had seized the academic building early Tuesday morning. More than 100 arrests were made. https://t.co/i6IdfWxW7i https://t.co/isZrvRPhk4
NEW statement by Columbia President Minouche Shafik: The occupation of Hamilton Hall “pushed the University to the brink, creating a disruptive environment for everyone and raising safety risks to an intolerable level.” “Today’s protesters are…fighting for an important cause,… https://t.co/55ISuFs6qR
Destruction inside Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, after police cleared out protesters https://t.co/lcSI0aaQtr
Aftermath of Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall looks like a war zone following police clearing out the protesters: https://t.co/VmqbYMv0QJ