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As graduations approach, student protesters have escalated their demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on campuses nationwide. Universities have swiftly responded by calling in law enforcement to quell the protests, resulting in multiple arrests. At Emerson College in Boston, 108 people were arrested and four police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The University of Southern California saw 93 arrests during a Wednesday night protest. Columbia University students have erected an encampment in defiance of university attempts to clear it, leading to negotiations and further arrests. At the University of Texas at Austin, dozens were detained as tensions escalated over the cancellation of a pro-Palestinian speech. Amid the protests, some Jewish students have expressed concern over antisemitic undertones and fear for their safety on campus. Universities have adopted a heavier hand in response, with Harvard University restricting access to campus grounds and New York University arresting over 133 protesters.

Following the arrest of students participating in peaceful pro-Palestine protests on campus, faculty at Columbia University have expressed outrage. The university’s president, Minouche Shafik, is facing criticism for calling police onto campus despite a Senate vote rejecting such action. Faculty members are demanding accountability and a review of the university’s policies regarding freedom of expression and assembly.

In a show of support for students arrested at Columbia University, students from various colleges in Massachusetts have set up camp on their respective campuses. This action serves as a demonstration of solidarity with those who were detained during protests at Columbia.

Hundreds of Columbia University faculty members staged a walkout in support of students arrested during pro-Palestinian protests. The university has since suspended in-person classes and implemented remote learning. The protests have sparked discussions about balancing free expression and campus safety, with pro-Palestinian encampments emerging on other campuses. Columbia President Nemat Minouche Shafik expressed sadness and condemned antisemitic language, but students argue their protests are peaceful and inclusive.

On Monday, Yale University witnessed the arrest of 47 students protesting in support of Palestinian rights. As the group known as Occupy Beinecke set up an encampment, university officials warned of police involvement if they violated outdoor space policies. Despite the group’s rejection of a university offer to disseminate information, over 60 protesters, including the arrested students, refused to leave the plaza. Yale President Peter Salovey justified the arrests, citing reports of threatening language and disruption. The incident reflects the growing tensions on campus communities over pro-Palestinian demonstrations and alleged antisemitism, with similar protests reportedly occurring at other universities.

Student demonstrations at Yale University turned into arrests on Monday, with 47 taken into custody for trespassing during protests supporting Palestinians. The arrests came after protesters set up an encampment, leading to clashes with officers. The university cited threats and policy violations, while protesters accused police of excessive force. Similar protests have led to arrests at other universities, including Columbia, NYU, and Boston-area campuses, raising concerns about campus safety and antisemitism.

Columbia University faculty have staged a walkout to support students arrested and suspended for participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The protests, which have been accompanied by reports of antisemitism, have raised concerns about the university’s handling of the situation.

Anti-Israel protesters who gathered at Yale University’s Beinecke Plaza were arrested after refusing to meet with school trustees and campus officials. The university attempted to negotiate with the group, but they declined the offer and continued to occupy the plaza. Campus police arrested 47 students who refused to leave on Monday morning after attempts at voluntary dispersal failed. The protesters were referred for Yale disciplinary action, which could include sanctions such as reprimand, probation, or suspension.