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Columbia Protests Spark 80 Arrests Amid Divestment Demands

5/10/2025

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Students Protest Divestment

Columbia University erupted in protests on May 7, leading to 80 arrests as students took over a library, passionately demanding divestment from Israel. The situation highlighted a troubling shift in campus policing, with Public Safety resorting to aggressive tactics. In a parallel development, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel responded to public outcry by dropping charges against pro-Palestinian protesters.

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Nessel Drops Charges

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has dropped charges against 11 pro-Palestinian protesters, initially accused of violent disruptions at the University of Michigan. Citing political pressure and a chaotic environment, her decision sparked outrage from critics like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, while supporters hailed the dismissal, highlighting the deepening divide over campus protests.

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Students Protest Divestment

Columbia University erupted in protests on May 7, leading to 80 arrests as students took over a library, passionately demanding divestment from Israel. The situation highlighted a troubling shift in campus policing, with Public Safety resorting to aggressive tactics. In a parallel development, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel responded to public outcry by dropping charges against pro-Palestinian protesters.

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