Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested at Yale University, hours after Columbia University cancelled classes due to an ongoing demo there. New Haven Police Department said about 45 protesters were detained at Yale and charged with misdemeanour trespassing after blocking traffic. There were no reports of any violence or injuries. All were released on the condition they would appear in court later.
'This blatant antisemitism is reprehensible and dangerous - and it has absolutely no place on college campuses, or anywhere in our country.' New York City Police said on Monday they would not enter Columbia grounds unless a crime was taking place as the university is private property. Deputy Commissioner Michael Gerber told reporters Columbia didn't want officers stationed on campus, but there was a large police presence on the streets outside.
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