Columbia Lawsuit Over Campus Harassment | New York City News

A former Columbia grad student, Mahmoud Khalil, is suing the university for failing to protect him and his pro-Palestinian group from harassment and retaliation, alleging inaction led to doxxing, immigration detention, and a missed child’s birth. The civil rights lawsuit claims Columbia instead labeled activism as a security threat and altered rules to silence criticism of Israel. Khalil seeks damages and reinstatement, while Columbia maintains its commitment to campus safety and free speech—though it hasn’t commented on the suit. This case underscores the escalating legal battles over campus protest and expression. 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://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/09/14/mahmoud-khalil-lawsuit-says-columbia-failed-to-protect-pro-palestinian-activists More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ab670f8bf381eea Report issues to [email protected].