Following the arrest of 108 pro-Palestinian activists at Columbia University, university leaders have issued a statement addressing the situation on campus. The statement, released on Friday, emphasized that calling the New York Police Department back to campus would be counterproductive.
The university's president, provost, and board of trustees co-chairs expressed concerns about further inflaming tensions and jeopardizing the safety of the campus community by involving law enforcement again. They acknowledged the deep tension and division that has been present on campus in recent days, leading to significant disruptions.
