Columbia University students experienced a notable shift in their interactions with the school's Public Safety Department during a recent protest. Unlike previous years where officers maintained a non-confrontational posture, public safety officers intervened aggressively to dismantle a demonstration of students, primarily Jewish, who were demanding transparency regarding federal actions against a Palestinian activist. This intervention is indicative of changing university policies influenced by directives from the Trump administration, which has pressured Columbia to enforce law and order amid concerns over federal funding and campus protests.
The evolving relationship between Columbia University's Public Safety Department and its students highlights a significant shift towards more assertive enforcement during protests.
Maryam Alwan recounted her experience, stating, 'I yelled out in pain that they were cutting off the circulation to my wrist, but they ignored me.'
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