Lawmakers Urge FBI to Investigate Columbia Student Group for Violent Threats

Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. Elise Stefanik call for action against the Columbia University Apartheid Divest group over calls for armed resistance and threats against Zionists.

Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) is accused of making violent threats, including advocating for 'armed resistance' and stating 'violence is the only path forward.'
Khymani James, a member of CUAD, made remarks about 'murdering Zionists,' which the group initially apologized for but later retracted, reaffirming their stance on violence.
Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. Elise Stefanik have sent a letter to the FBI demanding an investigation, citing CUAD's public and explicit threats as a medium-level threat.
The lawmakers highlight CUAD's participation in anti-Israel protests and a violent campus building takeover at Columbia University last spring.
Columbia University, while condemning violence, has faced criticism for its handling of campus safety concerns, leading to calls for federal intervention.