The Latest Breaking News from Columbia University

Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani confronted the Trump administration's border czar about detaining New Yorkers in defense of detained activist Mahmoud Khalil.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the government will deport lawful permanent residents who support Hamas and came to the U.S. as students with an intent “to rile up all kinds of anti-Jewish student, antisemitic activities,” referencing the Palestinian rights protests at universities in 2024.

Federal authorities have linked Khalil to Hamas, even though analysts point out that the government has not offered evidence

Trump administration’s threat to deport Columbia graduate for involvement in Gaza protests draws fears of a crackdown on dissent, Alex Woodward and Richard Hall report from federal court in Manhattan

Columbia University student’s lawyers ask judge to order his return to New York from immigration detention in Louisiana.

Court document claims ‘potentially serious foreign policy consequences’ amid outcry over Palestinian activist’s arrest

The Palestinian student’s arrest at Columbia University is a harbinger of what’s to come on college campuses

Mahmoud Khalil was detained by Ice agents on Saturday, part of Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus protesters

Experts say Khalil’s arrest is a ‘clear effort’ to silence pro-Palestinian voice in violation of First Amendment rights.

The US is using AI to revoke student visas over alleged 'Hamas support'—a controversial move raising concerns over free speech and immigration rights.