Police clear campus protests at UCLA, Yale, and Columbia University, leading to arrests. Debate on bringing Palestinian refugees to the U.S. Federal Reserve keeps high interest rates. Updates on Harvey Weinstein's retrial and LGBT clergy approval by United Methodists.
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Authorities cleared campus protests at UCLA, Yale, Columbia, and University of Arizona with many arrests made.
Biden administration considering bringing Palestinian refugees to the U.S., focusing on family ties and potential resettlement benefits.
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Campus Protests Against Israel Across the Country
Anti-Israel protests on various campuses, like UCLA, Yale, University of Arizona, and Columbia, were dispersed by authorities with hundreds being arrested. NYPD intervened at Columbia University where an academic building was taken over. Mayor blames external agitators for causing chaos. UCLA canceled classes due to violence during protests on campus.
Biden Administration's Consideration of Bringing Palestinian Refugees to the U.S.
The Biden administration is contemplating bringing Palestinian refugees to the United States, focusing on those with American family ties or refuge in Egypt. Plans include using the U.S. refugee program for resettlement offering benefits and a path to citizenship. Concerns arise about vetting processes being exploited by malicious individuals, potentially allowing entry to more refugees into the U.S.