Columbia Sued Over Student Harassment | New York City News

Former Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil is suing the university, claiming its failure to protect pro-Palestinian activists from harassment directly led to his ICE detention — and he’s not stopping there, with lawsuits already targeting Trump officials and pro-Israel groups. Alongside another former student and a student group, Khalil alleges Columbia ignored escalating threats, enabling doxxing and creating a hostile environment that endangered him. As a Syrian-born Palestinian activist fighting deportation, Khalil’s legal team now aims for the Supreme Court, seeking damages under federal civil rights law. Columbia has declined to comment on specifics but reaffirmed its commitment to campus safety. This case underscores the mounting risks faced by politically active students — especially those navigating immigration status — and how institutional inaction can have real, life-altering consequences. 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://gothamist.com/news/mahmoud-khalil-sues-columbia-over-alleged-treatment-of-pro-palestinian-activists More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/394e5c9c54b1267a Report issues to [email protected].