Teams of police removed Gaza solidarity encampments at Columbia University and City College, resulting in mass arrests with differing charges including felonies.
The disparity in charges, with Columbia students facing criminal trespass and City College students facing felony burglary, reveals social and economic distinctions between the institutions.
The protests and police actions highlight the contrast between elite Ivy League institutions like Columbia and more working-class institutions within the CUNY system like City College.
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