Statement of support for the Columbia University students who protested Jim Gilchrist

To:  The Columbia University administration and President Lee Bollinger

On October 4, the College Republicans at Columbia University hosted Minuteman Project founder Jim Gilchrist. The Minutemen are known for inciting racist violence against immigrants. In an exercise of free speech, students unfurled a banner on the stage reading "No One is Illegal", prompting audience members to join them on the stage with another banner with the message, "No to Racism". These peaceful protesters were violently assaulted. We fully support these students' courageous stand against racism and violence and demand that no reprisals are taken against them.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

The Statement of support for the Columbia University students who protested Jim Gilchrist Petition to The Columbia University administration and President Lee Bollinger was created by pro-immigrant Columbia students and written by David Anderson (nominutemen@gmail.com).  This petition is hosted here at www.PetitionOnline.com as a public service. There is no endorsement of this petition, express or implied, by Artifice, Inc. or our sponsors. For technical support please use our simple Petition Help form.

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