Columbia University protesters seen breaking into Hamilton Hall overnight

Witnesses said a large group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the hall before a smaller group stormed inside. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a live update from campus.

[Kevin-ocjb]

Nice of Columbia to not call the police now that the students are beginning to commit felonies.

[edtruthwarrior]

This is actually a bright idea. Now they can be charged with trespassing, destruction of property and other charges. These people are really really sick.

[johnhmielewski]

I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that breaking and entering is also freedom of speech correct?

[foedeer]

As this point it is clear that this isnt a protest. Those children should be charged and expelled.

[ANnimeFAN]

If you break into a build you are no longer protesting your opinion...your letting anger and pride blind you from seeing this situation from both sides then come to a rational decision.

[alanle]

Please call in the police. No place for destruction of property and insurrection on a college campus.

[kennethmcdonald]

Every student involved should be expelled and charged.

[jonathonsass]

Someone is going to die if they don’t take action now

[charlesdarwin]

Escalation is due to weak leadership by University.

Shut the students out and lock it down

[blabberwulf]

What happened to the 2pm deadline to disperse?

[jacelinelee]

It’s time for the parents to get the normal kids the heck out of there. It’s obvious the school doesn’t vets about student safety they will lose so much money soon when the normal students start leaving from fear

[mallachsteve]

How many are students? Qatari money at work.

[ItBeHowItBe]

I graduated last semester, but still get texts and emails. Only essential faculty and students who live on campus are allowed on right now.

[merg-vhsx]

This is what happens when you coddle young people. Shocking that the school has let this happen.

[Dragonfly]

They are not all student they are vandalizing property .That’s what happens when you don’t arrest.

[saltydogpaws]

I don’t feel sorry for Columbia they allowed this to happen.

[wildmouse]

This gives the cops probable cause to move in regardless of the wishes of the Muslim University President.

[sandyb]

Not one Jewish student in sight. And what about the students who want to learn??

[wallybeegone]

Had respect for higher education institutions. Now I don’t 🤷🏼‍♂️

[blabberwulf]

Where is the National Guard ?
Where is the N.Y. Governor ?
Where is the Mayor ?
What President ?
There goes your community.
These college trained people blighted your community like they did thiers in gaza.
NATO has never been so strong crap, right .