NYPD arrest pro-Palestine protesters for taking over a Columbia University library
"The protesters also renamed the university's Butler Library to 'Basel Al-Araj Popular University'".
Several pro-Palestine protesters were arrested by the NYPD on Wednesday after taking over Butler Library at Columbia University.
Columbia University acting President Claire Shipman reported that two public safety officers were injured during the wild protest.
Shipman called the protesters' actions “outrageous” and condemned the protesters for disrupting academic activity.
According to Fox News, NYPD sources revealed that up to 30 protesters have been arrested, with more expected.
Many of the protesters reportedly rallied in support of Mahmoud Khalil, an accused ringleader of past pro-Palestine protests at the school.
Khalil was arrested last month by Homeland Security, with his green card and student visa expected to be revoked.
