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NY Lawmakers Demand Accountability After Brooklyn College Protests

5/13/2025

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New York lawmakers are holding Brooklyn College accountable for its lackluster response to anti-Israel protests that resulted in 14 arrests. They are calling for investigations into faculty involvement and better protection for Jewish students. This unrest echoes recent turmoil at Columbia University, where 80 were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest, leading to stricter security measures.

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New York lawmakers are holding Brooklyn College accountable for its lackluster response to anti-Israel protests that resulted in 14 arrests. They are calling for investigations into faculty involvement and better protection for Jewish students. This unrest echoes recent turmoil at Columbia University, where 80 were arrested during a pro-Palestine protest, leading to stricter security measures.