NYPD police officers in riot gear swarmed Columbia University Tuesday amid pro-Palestinian protests and the occupation of Hamilton Hall.
Take a live look at the protests at Columbia University in the media player above."The operation at Columbia University has commenced," the NYPD said in a statement to the media.Video shows officers surrounding Hamilton Hall, a university building occupied by protesters earlier Tuesday. Occupying protesters have insisted they will remain in Hamilton Hall until the university agrees to three demands — divestment, financial transparency and amnesty.
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