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Trump administration abused immigration laws with Khalil's arrest, Democratic senators say

"We urge you to abandon this pretextual abuse of our nation's immigration laws against Mr. Khalil and others for expressing political views that you dislike," the senators wrote.

By REUTERS
21/03/2025

Trump's assault on academic antisemitism is appalling – but it works

Even for many of us disgusted by Columbia’s decades-long epidemic of educational malpractice, Donald Trump’s sledgehammer governance again goes too far – yet yields results.

19/03/2025

Mahmoud Khalil calls himself 'political prisoner' after US immigration arrest

Khalil was arrested March 9 by ICE and has been threatened with deportation for leading activities that the Trump administration says were “aligned to Hamas.”

By BEN SALES/JTA
19/03/2025

Defending the rights of Mahmoud Khalil, even when we disagree with him

American Jews should ensure that Khalil is given full protection of the law, ensuring that their future rights under that law are protected, too.

US antisemitism task force to meet leadership of four major cities

The US Antisemitism Task Force is pressing city leaders to address discrimination in schools, as federal scrutiny over rising antisemitism intensifies.

Rights group files lawsuit to block Trump deportations of pro-Palestinian protesters

Lawsuit challenges Trump’s orders to deport international students who protest for Palestine.

By REUTERS
16/03/2025

To some, Jews just don't have a right to live

Mahmoud Khalil’s lofty goal of liberation is two-fold – replacing Israel with Palestine and returning America to the indigenous people

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
16/03/2025

Indian doctoral candidate leaves US after student visa revoked over alleged pro-Hamas activities

The Department of Homeland Security also announced the arrest of a Palestinian student.

US Justice Dept probes Columbia war protests for terrorism violations, official says

Federal law enforcement had executed a search warrant on Thursday night as part of a separate probe into whether Columbia University harbored undocumented immigrants on its campus.

By REUTERS
14/03/2025

US hands Columbia list with 'next steps' to combat antisemitism

The official US letter comes after Trump's administration canceled grants and contracts totaling $400 million to Columbia University.

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