Twelve protesters arrested at Columbia University amid ICE protest.
Columbia University in New York is facing criticism for its alleged ties to US immigration enforcement, prompting a large-scale demonstration against the institution. The anti-ICE protesters held a rally on campus, calling for the university to be declared a sanctuary.
According to eyewitnesses, police made 12 arrests during the protests that took place on Monday evening. The individuals arrested were identified as participants in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest. The arrests came after demonstrators blocked the entrance to Low Memorial Library, prompting law enforcement officers to make the arrests.
The protesters claim that Columbia University has cooperated with ICE agents, which led them to stage a peaceful demonstration on campus. As part of their demands, they asked the university administration to publicly declare that the institution will not cooperate with immigration enforcement.
Several student groups have voiced their support for the demonstrators, stating that the university's alleged ties to ICE undermine the institution's values and threaten the safety of undocumented students. The rally has garnered significant attention from the local community, sparking widespread debate on social media platforms.
The protests at Columbia University mark a growing trend of universities nationwide being called out for their involvement with immigration enforcement agencies. As tensions escalate, many are questioning whether institutions of higher education should maintain ties to such organizations, given the sensitive nature of their work and the potential impact it has on students from diverse backgrounds.
Columbia University in New York is facing criticism for its alleged ties to US immigration enforcement, prompting a large-scale demonstration against the institution. The anti-ICE protesters held a rally on campus, calling for the university to be declared a sanctuary.
According to eyewitnesses, police made 12 arrests during the protests that took place on Monday evening. The individuals arrested were identified as participants in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest. The arrests came after demonstrators blocked the entrance to Low Memorial Library, prompting law enforcement officers to make the arrests.
The protesters claim that Columbia University has cooperated with ICE agents, which led them to stage a peaceful demonstration on campus. As part of their demands, they asked the university administration to publicly declare that the institution will not cooperate with immigration enforcement.
Several student groups have voiced their support for the demonstrators, stating that the university's alleged ties to ICE undermine the institution's values and threaten the safety of undocumented students. The rally has garnered significant attention from the local community, sparking widespread debate on social media platforms.
The protests at Columbia University mark a growing trend of universities nationwide being called out for their involvement with immigration enforcement agencies. As tensions escalate, many are questioning whether institutions of higher education should maintain ties to such organizations, given the sensitive nature of their work and the potential impact it has on students from diverse backgrounds.
... I mean, I get that universities gotta follow laws and all, but at what cost? These students are scared to even set foot on campus because they might be reported or deported? It's like, shouldn't we be protecting our own? Not just the ones with papers, you know?
12 people get arrested at Columbia Uni for protesting against ICE 
... think they're being too harsh, some ppl might actually be in danger if uni cooperates with ICE 
. but at the same time, can't Columbia Uni just say "hey we don't want to cooperate" like normal universities do? 
why does it have to be so complicated? 
And now they're making arrests on campus?! Like, what even is that?! 
can't we just have a sanctuary uni where ppl feel safe and accepted?! 
they were just trying to peacefully protest and now 12 people are behind bars? It's like, what even is the point of a university if you're not gonna stand up for your students' rights? I mean, I know some ppl might think that ICE has a right to cooperate with universities, but come on, that's just so wrong. The students at Columbia Uni were trying to make a point about safety and accessibility for all students, regardless of their immigration status 
, gotta wonder if universities r really do have a choice when it comes 2 affiliatin w/ immigration enforcement 
, like, cant they jus take a stand & say "hey, we dont want no part of it" 
. its all about the safety & wellbein of students, especially those who r already marginalized 
, gotta make sure universities r protectin their own, not just placatin ICE on campus 
. but at the same time, i can see how cooperating with ice could be a big deal for undocumented students 
unless they are, and that would be super shady 
. I'm all about supporting students from diverse backgrounds, but can't we also support the university's freedom to operate without some external pressure? 
. Can't believe they'd take a stand for something so important like sanctuary status for undocumented students... Interesting 
. We need to see some real action from the admin on this one 
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. it's not like they're asking for anything crazy, just a simple declaration that they won't be working with ICE, which seems pretty reasonable to me 
, I mean we've all seen how hard it is to navigate the immigration system, let alone as an undergrad trying to figure out life 
. anyway, kudos to these protesters for speaking up and standing up for what they believe in 
. I hope the university listens to what their students are saying and does something about it 
. Maybe there's a middle ground where Columbia University can say something like "we care about our students' safety and well-being, but we also want to ensure that they're not being unfairly targeted" 
I mean, my mom's friend went to college and they had to deal with like, actual problems too, you know? What's the big deal here? And can someone explain to me how a university getting 'tied' to ICE is a bad thing? Is it like they're making money off of it or something? 
I gotta say, as a platform loyalist, I'm all about supporting our universities right to be free from government overreach 
so yeah, I'm rooting for them to make some noise about this 
the fact that several student groups are coming out in support shows me that Columbia Uni is not just about academics, but also about community and social responsibility 
lets keep having these tough conversations and maybe we can create some real change 
for trying to speak out against ICE's presence on campus. It's like, can't we just have a safe space for everyone? 
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and now people are demanding a sanctuary campus 
! Like, what's good with them collaborating with ICE in the first place? It's like they're trying to attract all the wrong people to campus 
. I'm all about those sanctuary uni vibes