Protests at Columbia University have persisted into Friday following mass arrests on Thursday, with a significant police presence reported, including officers in riot gear. Demonstrators, including activist actress Susan Sarandon, are marching through the streets and have reached the university, chanting slogans and carrying signs and flags.
Chants heard during the protest include, 'NYPD KKK. NYPD we know you. You're Israeli trained too!' and 'Palestine will be free!'. Some individuals were captured on video shouting pro-Hamas slogans, sparking controversy.
