Campus Clashes: Pro-Palestinian Protests Escalate Across US Campuses

A wave of pro-Palestinian protests has swept across college campuses in the US, sparking clashes with authorities and swift responses to dismantle encampments. The standoff at Columbia University has inspired similar demonstrations at Princeton, Boston, Northwestern, George Washington, and other universities. Police have been quick to intervene, arresting over 100 protesters at Emerson College and shutting down protests at the University of Texas and the University of Southern California. The tense situation at Columbia, where students have set up tents to protest Israel's actions in Gaza, has led to multiple arrests and a federal civil rights complaint against the university. The protesters demand transparency on financial holdings supporting the war in Gaza and amnesty for suspended students. The escalating tensions highlight the delicate balance between free speech rights and campus safety concerns, as universities grapple with how to manage these protests while ensuring the well-being of all students.