Columbia University Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University as police cleared their encampment, leading to the suspension of involved students, including Isra Hirsi, daughter of US Representative Ilhan Omar. The university's president authorized the police action, citing breaches of rules and policies, while New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the arrests for trespassing. The clash reflects ongoing demonstrations at universities since the Israel-Gaza war began, with a separate protest at the University of Southern California in support of a Muslim student whose valedictorian speech was cancelled due to safety concerns related to her opposition to the Israeli assault on Gaza.