
The Intelligence: America’s college crackdowns
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Escalating Protests and Crackdowns at Universities
Recent protests at Columbia University led to heavy police crackdowns and arrests, sparking similar encampments and police interventions at other universities. The aggressive enforcement of rules by police has backfired, fueling opposition and strengthening the resolve of the protestors. Despite initial crackdowns, the movement continues to grow and spread to multiple universities across the country, with administrators showing a willingness to involve law enforcement to address the protests.
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