Day of Action!

A destructive campus protest—including a rally, open forum, and march—is planned for Wednesday, April 17, on Columbia University’s campus, as part of a so-called “Day of Action” led by radicalized student organizers.

Event Overview

This protest is being framed as a student response to the Trump administration’s recent announcement that Columbia may be placed under a consent decree due to its ongoing failures to protect Jewish students and address antisemitism. In reality, this event is a direct mobilization to oppose lawful federal oversight and defend students detained or investigated for their roles in spreading extremist rhetoric and supporting pro-terror activity.

Organizers are calling the federal crackdown a “fascist crusade,” falsely portraying legal enforcement as political repression. They are rallying in support of students like Mohsen Mahdawi and Mohammad Khalil—individuals tied to protests glorifying terrorism and inciting antisemitic violence—while accusing Columbia of “genocide” for failing to shield them from accountability.

Rather than standing for education or safety, the event calls for students to skip class, wear political propaganda, and take to the streets in coordinated defiance. It is a clear attempt to destabilize campus operations, obstruct administrative functions, and normalize open support for terror-linked actors under the guise of student activism.

Organizers’ Background

The protest is driven by militant student factions who have repeatedly glorified Hamas, disrupted academic environments, and used fear tactics to silence Jewish students and faculty. They have openly accused the U.S. government of “kidnapping” students who incite hatred—language designed to inflame tensions and undermine the legitimacy of federal investigations. These same groups justify extremism as “resistance” and view the dismantling of campus accountability systems as their mission.

Their end goal is not reform. It is impunity.

Safety Advisory

Students, faculty, and nearby residents should avoid Columbia’s main campus on April 17 due to the risk of disruption, escalation, and confrontation. Expect elevated police presence, blocked areas, and potential altercations. The event encourages participants to conceal their identities (“mask up”), making it more difficult for authorities to monitor threats. Remain vigilant, avoid conflict zones, and report any signs of violence or harassment to campus security or the NYPD.

How You Can Help

Share this alert to expose the true agenda behind this mobilization. This is not about protecting education—it is about defending agitators who endanger it. Help hold Columbia accountable by calling out the institutions and individuals fueling campus radicalization.

Stay alert. Stay safe. 🚨