The NYPD issued a directive to all non-essential personnel, including students not involved in the protests, to vacate the campus area. “The operation at Columbia University has commenced,” announced an NYPD spokesperson.
“All credentialed media members are to meet with DCPI personnel at West 114th Street and Broadway. Anyone remaining in the area without authorization will be escorted from the premises.”
🚨 BREAKING: NYPD declares protest at Columbia University a riot and start to move onto campus
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 1, 2024
Columbia University just granted permission for the NYPD to enter campus.pic.twitter.com/NUCfyyhTYM
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) May 1, 2024
The gates have been opened to Columbia University.
NYPD are moving in and arresting protesters. pic.twitter.com/PK5DANBg4X
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) May 1, 2024
JUST IN: ⚠️ Police Officers now being ASSAULTED on campus at City College of New York..
DEVELOPING..pic.twitter.com/fFgURYRKlM t.co/XDJxehJc54
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) May 1, 2024
NYPD brought the paddy wagon.
Protesters are getting a cold, hard jail cell tonight.pic.twitter.com/YEp3NYYP56
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) May 1, 2024
"WHERE IS THE PRESIDENT OF OUR COUNTRY?": While Joe Biden sleeps, NYPD officers enter Hamilton Hall on the campus of Columbia University where rioters have barricaded the building.
Crooked Joe Biden is MIA. pic.twitter.com/fQyPLOokc2
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) May 1, 2024
#BREAKING: NY1 cameras (shown on CNN) have NYPD officers entering Hamilton Hall in Columbia University off the roof of a SWAT bearcat pic.twitter.com/VX0ZXnfpJK
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) May 1, 2024
NYPD GAVE THE COMMAND FOR ALL STUDENTS OUTSIDE TO LEAVE THE CAMPUS.
SMART ONES ARE LEAVING
THE REST WILL FACE THE MUSIC FOR THEIR HATE CRIMES pic.twitter.com/3vRfQyt0o2
— 👑 🇺🇸 0HOUR 🇺🇸👑 (@0HOUR) May 1, 2024
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