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Judge Requires Columbia University to Notify Students Before Sharing Records in Antisemitism Inquiry

A federal judge denied Mahmoud Khalil's request to block Columbia from sharing records but mandated 30 days' notice for future disclosures.

FILE - A New York City police officer keeps watch on the campus of Columbia University in New York, Monday, May 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Protesters at Columbia demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil

Overview

  • A federal judge ruled that Columbia University must provide 30 days' notice to Mahmoud Khalil and other students before sharing additional records with Congress.
  • The judge denied Khalil's request for a temporary restraining order to block the university from complying with the House Education and Workforce Committee's inquiry into antisemitism on campuses.
  • Some student records have already been shared with Congress, though Columbia removed identifying information before their release.
  • Khalil, a Palestinian activist detained by ICE and facing deportation, alleges privacy and First Amendment violations in the lawsuit against Columbia and the government.
  • The legal battle continues as Khalil and other students are allowed to amend their complaint and refile their request to block further record disclosures.