New York Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City police responded to a request from Columbia University to enter the campus last night. The police intervention was prompted by concerns that a peaceful protest had escalated into a situation where antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiments were prevalent.
Mayor Adams stated that the primary objective of the police presence was to assist Columbia University in restoring order and ensuring the safety of individuals on the campus. As a result of the police action, approximately 300 individuals were arrested, with incidents reported at both Columbia University and the City College of New York.
