Judge to Consider Free Speech Issues in Columbia Activist’s Arrest
The government is trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident and defender of the Palestinian cause, accusing him of siding with terrorists.
Columbia student protester's arrest prompts federal court showdown
A legal battle over an arrested Palestinian activist and Columbia University student that has become a flashpoint of the Trump administration’s immigration policy will play out in federal court, with the U.
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's arrest sparks First Amendment debate
The arrest of a Columbia University graduate student and activist over the weekend has put a spotlight on First Amendment and immigration rights.
Immigration Authorities Arrest Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia
Mahmoud Khalil, who recently completed a graduate program at Columbia, has legal permanent residency, his lawyer said.
Columbia protester arrest ignites free speech tug-of-war
The Trump administration says deportation can be a tool to combat antisemitism and terrorism. Critics see violations of free speech and immigrant rights.
Judge to Hold Hearing Over Columbia Student Protester's Challenge to Arrest
Police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest, following the arrest by US immigration agents of Palestinian student protester Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University, in New York City, U.S., March 11,
Judge says 'need for speed' in detained Columbia activist's case
Authorities have not charged Khalil with a crime and the administration has not provided any evidence showing Khalil's alleged support for the militant group.
Columbia Activist’s Case Goes to Court
Outside a Manhattan courthouse today, hundreds of protesters gathered to criticize the Trump administration’s plan to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate who helped lead protests there against Israel.
Jewish Columbia grads, NY pols demand school-wide mask ban, calling out ‘emboldened’ anti-Israel protesters
Pressure is building on Columbia University to enact an official campus mask ban as Jewish alumni groups compare anti-Israel ...
Arrested Palestinian Columbia student moved to Louisiana jail as lawyers fight detention
The Palestinian student activist at New York's Columbia University detained as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's ...
Threatened deportation of Columbia activist sends shockwaves through Mass. higher ed
Like Columbia, Harvard and other Massachusetts colleges and universities are being investigated over claims of antisemitism.
Mahmoud Khalil Sues Columbia University, Congressional Committee to Block Release of Students’ Records
The Columbia University student and pro-Palestine activist whose immigration arrest and impending deportation have touched ...
Pre-Law College Majors: What Aspiring Lawyers Should Know
Aspiring lawyers may think they need to choose a law-related college major to get into law school, but that's not the case. "There are no majors or courses that are absolutely required for law ...
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Trump Axed $400M in Funds for Columbia. Could a School District Be Next?
Student protesters gather inside an encampment on the Columbia University campus on April 29, 2024. The federal government ...
Columbia University student with a green card arrested by ICE, attorney says
ICE agents arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- a leader in Columbia University's encampment movement -- on ...
U.S. Attorney Threatens Georgetown Law for 'Teaching DEI'
The school's dean argues the First Amendment "guarantees that the government cannot direct what Georgetown and its faculty ...