On Wednesday, pro-Palestinian protesters occupied Columbia University's Butler Library, clashing with security when asked for identification. The protest coincided with the start of the final exam period, causing disruption for students studying. Protesters vandalized the library with graffiti and announced their intention to rename it, presenting demands such as the removal of campus police and ICE officers. The incident was widely documented on social media from various perspectives, raising concerns about the protests' impact on students and the educational environment.
Several shots showed protesters vandalizing with graffiti in red and green ink on furniture, framed photos on the library walls, and shelves, writing slogans like COLUMBIA WILL BURN 4 THE MARTYRS and FREE PALESTINE.
The protesters said they were renaming the library and posted a list of demands, including the removal of all police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from campus.
Many appeared to be wearing masks or scarves covering their faces. This week, Columbia began its final exam period, which will run through mid-May, so the library was full of students studying.
Columbia University right now: Public Safety is currently clearing out all other rooms on the lower floors of Butler Library.
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