On March 5, 2025, Barnard College’s Milstein Library became the epicenter of a significant protest as pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied the space, leading to a series of events that culminated in multiple arrests by the New York Police Department (NYPD).
The incident has sparked discussions on campus activism, free speech, and institutional responses to protests.
The Occupation
The demonstration began as a sit-in organized by student activists advocating for Palestinian rights. Protesters occupied the library, displaying Palestinian flags and distributing literature supporting their cause.
The occupation aimed to draw attention to recent administrative actions perceived as suppressing pro-Palestinian voices on campus.
This act have created tension among the local residents.
