Columbia Protests Prompt President's Resignation, Financial Loss

Columbia University saw a significant protest by students, primarily Jewish, who chained themselves to the gates of St. Paul’s Chapel to oppose the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by ICE. The students demanded the university disclose the trustees responsible for allegedly providing Khalil's information to federal authorities, which they claim led to his arrest. Khalil, who holds a green card, was involved in pro-Palestinian protests and has not been charged with a crime. The protest highlighted broader issues of alleged anti-Semitism and administrative collaboration with the Trump administration. Columbia's ongoing efforts to manage campus protests have included attempts to curb anti-Semitism, yet the protests resulted in the resignation of the university president and a significant financial loss. Despite the chains being removed by public safety officers, the activists continued their demonstration outside the campus, emphasizing their commitment to the cause.