Columbia University

Suspended Columbia student who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live’ sues US lawmaker, stands by remarks

[ad_1] A Columbia University student who was suspended after declaring that “Zionists don’t deserve to live” has filed a federal lawsuit against North Carolina Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, alleging that her actions violated his First Amendment rights.Khymani James, 22, who emerged as a prominent figure during pro-Palestinian protests on the Ivy League campus in 2024, claimed […]

‘Trump admin crackdown’: Immigration court orders Mahmoud Khalil deportation to Syria or Algeria – Here’s why

[ad_1] An immigration judge in Louisiana has ordered pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident of the US, to be deported to Syria or Algeria for allegedly failing to disclose certain information on his green card application, according to court documents filed Wednesday by his lawyers.Khalil’s attorneys indicated they plan to appeal the deportation […]

Trump vs Harvard: University nears $500M settlement to restore federal fundings; resolve months-long feud

[ad_1] Harvard University and the Trump administration are close to reaching a deal that would require the Ivy League school to pay $500 million in order to regain access to federal funding and end ongoing investigations, according to media reports.The settlement framework is still being negotiated, with some details yet to be resolved, but both […]

‘We had to reach this moment’: Campus activist Mahmoud Khalil accused of justifying Oct 7 attacks; Trump allies say ‘deport him now’

[ad_1] Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil (Image credits: AP) Campus activist Mahmoud Khalil in a recent podcast interview was seen as justifying the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks on Israel, describing the attack as a moment Palestinians “had to reach” to make their voices heard.Elected officials say Khalil’s remarks strengthen the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts […]

Bill Ackman makes shocking allegation about Zohran Mamdani; rakes up his father’s ‘suicide bomber’ theory – what you need to know

[ad_1] Billionaire hedge‑fund manager Bill Ackman trained his guns at New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani after his father’s controversial takes on “suicide bombers” and recognising them as “soldiers” went viral on social media.Ackman, responding to a post pointing out Mahmood’s stance, in an effort to target Zohran, said, “The apple @ZohranKMomdani doesn’t fall […]

Watch: Mahmoud Khalil reunites with family after 104 days in detention; vows to speak up for Palestine even if threatened with death

[ad_1] Mahmoud Khalil reunited with family (Photo: AP) Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian rights advocate and Columbia University graduate, was released after spending over three months in US immigration detention, reuniting with his wife and infant son. The 30-year-old legal US resident walked free from a Louisiana facility on Friday evening after a federal judge ruled […]

Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil case: Federal judge orders release of pro-Palestinian activist; freed after three months in detention

[ad_1] A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student, from immigration detention after spending more than three months in custody. Khalil was detained in early March as the Trump administration sought to deport him over his alleged involvement in pro-Palestinian protests on campus.The decision was announced […]

Mahmoud Khalil deportation case: Federal judge orders release of Palestinian activist; govt given till Friday to appeal

[ad_1] Federal judge blocks Trump administration from continuing to detain Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a legal US resident and former graduate student at Columbia University, must be released from immigration detention. Khalil was detained in March following his participation in campus pro-Palestinian demonstrations against Israel’s military […]

Campus crackdown: US education department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation; cites antisemitism concerns

[ad_1] Columbia University campus (File photo) The US administration led by President Donald Trump has intensified its conflict with Columbia University, stating that the institution fails to meet accreditation criteria due to inadequate protection of Jewish students.“After Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel, Columbia University’s leadership acted with deliberate indifference towards the harassment […]

Did Harvard University reject Barron Trump? What US First Lady Melania Trump said

[ad_1] Did Harvard reject Barron Trump? Here’s what First Lady Melania Trump said Did Barron Trump apply to Harvard and get rejected? That’s the question swirling across social media amid political tensions between the US President Donald Trump’s administration and elite universities.However, First Lady Melania Trump refuted speculation that her son, Barron Trump, had applied […]