US Police Arrest 12 Anti-ICE Protesters at Columbia University
US police have arrested 12 protesters at Columbia University in New York during a demonstration against the university’s alleged cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The protesters, who described themselves as anti-ICE activists, accused the Ivy League institution of working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and demanded that the campus be formally declared a sanctuary space for undocumented students and staff. According to authorities, the arrests were made after demonstrators refused to disperse and allegedly violated campus and city regulations. Police did not immediately release details on the charges, but confirmed that the situation was brought under control without serious injuries. Protesters Demand Sanctuary Status Demonstrators say Columbia has failed to adequately protect immigrant students amid heightened immigration enforcement nationwide. They are calling on university leadership to sever any cooperation with ICE and publicly commit to non-cooperation policies. Chants and […]