Columbia Lawsuit Over Campus Harassment | Charlotte News

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and former Columbia student, is back in court—this time suing the university for allegedly failing to protect him and his pro-Palestinian peers from harassment, doxxing, and even immigration detention. His case builds on last year’s legal battle over student records and gained national attention after his March 2025 arrest, which led to three months in detention and missed the birth of his child. The suit claims Columbia didn’t just ignore threats—it retaliated by branding protests as security risks and rewriting rules to silence criticism of Israel. Now seeking reinstatement, campus access, and damages, Khalil joins his group and its president as plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit that pits free speech against institutional accountability. Columbia says it values safety and inclusion—but won’t comment on this specific case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wsoctv.com/news/world/mahmoud-khalil/YBVOSFKRHE5FNM5VTJGPD345HQ/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57ca72f5b2fdbd87 Report issues to [email protected].