2023-11-08 Sit-in at Columbia School of Social Work


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  • When: 2023-11-08

  • Where: Columbia University

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Description

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  • This was an unauthorized sit-in at Columbia School of Social Work (CSSW).  

  • Classes were disrupted due to loud noise using amplified sound and drums. See video and video.

  • Calling for “Intifada”, which is a call for killing of Jews and Israelis. See video. They chanted “globalize the intifada” and “There is only one solution- intifada revolution” See video. 

  • The protesters chanted “We don’t want 2 states, we want 48!”, “Settlers, settlers go back home, Palestine is our home.” See video.

  • They also chanted “From the River to the sea, Palestine will be free” and “resistance is justified.” See video.

  • Access to classes was obstructed and the demonstration caused disruption to classes.

  • A booklet was handed out– The Worker: Palestinian Liberation and US Imperialism. Photo 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. This can also be viewed online here. 

    • The essay begins, “the state of Israel has once again exposed itself before the world as a vicious dog, soaked snout to tail in the blood of Palestinians, over 10,000 victims so far, snarling and poised to kill many more. While the question of putting such a dog down is painfully apparent, it is necessary to talk about who holds the leash–who trained, fed, and rewarded this monster…”

    • In this essay, October 7th, which is referred to as “Al-Aqsa Flood,” is described as “the heroic resistance of the Palestinian people and their best fighters”.

    • Additionally, it is written “armed struggle against imperialism must be supported because the national liberation struggles form the base of proletarian struggles internationally.”

    • This may have violated Columbia University’s Student Group Event Policy, which states that events must not cause significant disruption. See policy.  

    • This language may be considered Behavioral Violations (Harassment) of Columbia University’s Policy.  See policy.  

  • This may have violated Columbia University’s Code of Conduct, which states “Refrain from behavior that intentionally or recklessly endangers, threatens, or causes physical or emotional harm to any person, or that intentionally or recklessly causes reasonable apprehension of such harm.” See policy. 

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