Columbia University has recently been enmeshed in controversy following multiple pro-Palestinian protests, culminating in the suspension of over 65 students involved in a library occupation protest. The protests, which resulted in nearly 80 arrests, were met with a swift response from university administration and local law enforcement, as they actively engaged to manage the disruptions. The situation escalated when Maggie Gyllenhaal’s daughter was reportedly among those arrested. Columbia’s administration, facing intense scrutiny and criticism, has been accused of adopting authoritarian tactics in handling the protests, sparking widespread debate about free speech and academic freedom on college campuses. Following the unrest, there has been political pressure, with figures such as Secretary of State Rubio threatening to review the visa statuses of arrested protesters. As the situation continues to develop, both the university and protesters remain entrenched in their positions, highlighting the complex and often contentious climate surrounding campus protests across the nation.