Columbia University has implemented a policy that prohibits the press from covering events on campus, including student protests related to Gaza and a campus occupation, citing it as a 'safety measure'. This decision has sparked criticism, with commentators highlighting the irony given Columbia's association with the Knight First Amendment Institute and the Pulitzer Prizes, both of which advocate for press freedom and transparency.
For clarity....Columbia University, the institution that houses the Knight First Amendment Institute and the Pulitzers is barring journalists from being on the ground to cover whats happening on campus? Got it. https://t.co/jJln9ArrSQ
Columbia should be deeply ashamed. https://t.co/sQN9OdFNiK
Banning press is now a “safety measure” at Columbia. Hahaha https://t.co/Q8ghBmggHm
Gotta love those First Amendment protections! Columbia blocks press from covering student Gaza protests, campus occupation https://t.co/zZvf4J47NT
Columbia is now formally excluding the press from campus. Good luck with that! https://t.co/hgzaAo0O5t
Columbia has given up. https://t.co/uQuYXHyKyt