Columbia University’s gates were largely decorative for years: closed for special occasions, but otherwise open — allowing the public to enter freely. The school closed them in October 2023 in anticipation of demonstrations over the war in Gaza. Now they’re at the center of a lawsuit. Video by @Anna Kodé, Karen Hanley, Alexandra Ostasiewicz and Laura Salaberry/The New York Times #columbiauniversity #newyorkcity #newyork #campusprotests