NYPD officers detain a person as pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside of Columbia University in New York City on April 18, 2024.
ew York police removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at Columbia University on Thursday and arrested more than 100 demonstrators, including the daughter of a prominent Minnesota congresswoman.
WATCH: Rep. Omar questions the president of Columbia University about protests on campus and the broader hostile environment faced by students.Police said 108 people, including Hirsi, were charged with trespassing at the private Ivy League institution. Two people were also charged with obstructing government administration.
Shafik issued a statement saying the school had warned protesters on Wednesday that they would be suspended if the encampment was not removed. School officials made the decision Thursday to call in police and clear out the demonstrators, she said.
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