Columbia Law Faces Boycott from Conservative Judges Over Protest Handling

A group of 13 federal judges appointed by former President Trump have initiated a hiring boycott against Columbia Law School graduates, citing the institution's response to pro-Palestinian protests as their main grievance.

The boycott specifically targets future graduates, starting with the class of 2024, in response to perceived ideological bias and the handling of campus protests.
Columbia Law School asserts that its graduates remain highly sought after by top employers, despite the judges' claims of the school fostering bigotry.
Some judges, including U.S. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith, oppose the boycott, emphasizing the quality and diversity of Columbia graduates they have worked with.
Legal experts and other judges question the appropriateness of the boycott, suggesting it may compromise judicial impartiality and the dignity of the office.
The boycott has sparked a broader debate on the influence of political and ideological beliefs in the hiring practices of the federal judiciary.