Students and activists at Columbia University are ramping up their protests this week, with plans to build tent encampments as they call for the release of detained activists. Multiple protests have occurred, including individuals chaining themselves to the university gates while demanding justice for pro-Palestinian students and the release of those detained by U.S. authorities. The NYPD recently arrested a protester during a demonstration outside the campus. Additionally, rallies organized by various student groups, including IC Students for Palestine, emphasize the need for Palestinian liberation amidst growing tensions. Western protests echo similar sentiments, with hundreds gathering nationwide to support the cause.