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Police Raid Columbia University At University’s Request To Remove Pro-Palestine Protesters

A young protester is calling out, ''Free Palestine!'' from a building while New York City police in riot gear are securing the area below during a raid at Columbia University to remove pro-Palestine protesters occupying a building on campus in New York City, United States, on April 30, 2024. Students stormed and barricaded Hamilton Hall the previous evening in protest of the university's investments in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict. According to the university, they are now facing expulsion for their actions. (Photo by Melissa Bender/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11199280
Date Taken	30 April 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Melissa Bender/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Melissa Bender/NurPhoto

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