Trump Administration Targets Columbia University in Crackdown on Campus Dissent
The arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and federal funding cuts escalate tensions over free speech and political activism on U.S. campuses.
- Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, was arrested by ICE agents under contested claims of supporting Hamas, sparking widespread protests and legal challenges.
- The Trump administration has revoked federal funding for Columbia University, citing alleged failures to address antisemitism, while critics argue this is part of a broader attack on free speech and diversity programs.
- Columbia and other universities are facing intensified scrutiny, with immigration officials revoking visas of international students involved in pro-Palestinian activism and conducting campus searches.
- International students and faculty across the U.S. report feeling silenced and fearful of deportation, with some universities advising caution in public and online discourse.
- Civil rights advocates and academic groups warn that the administration's actions represent a significant threat to constitutional protections for free speech and academic freedom.
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