The Latest Breaking News from Columbia University

I disagree with Mahmoud Khalil’s politics. But the deportation decision is abhorrent

Expelling the Columbia activist for his views would leave our nation weaker and endanger all of our rights

The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2025

Trump news at a glance: US can deport lawful resident for his views in ‘unjust and alarming’ court ruling

Judge rules Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil for his beliefs – key US politics stories from 11 April at a glance

The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2025

Judge allows Trump administration to deport Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil over pro-Palestine activism

Immigration court judge will allow government to continue removal efforts against green card holder

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs

The U.S. government has submitted a two-page memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio as its main evidence in its deportation case against Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalili

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

About $1.8 billion in federal money for Cornell and Northwestern are frozen, the White House says

Cornell University and Northwestern University say they haven't received any notice from the U.S. government about paused federal funding even though the White House says more than $1 billion for Cornell and about $790 million for Northwestern have been frozen

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought giving in to government demands would save their independence

Many American universities, widely seen globally as beacons of academic integrity and free speech, are giving in to demands from the Trump administration, which has been targeting academia since it took office.

The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025

Judge gives Trump administration deadline to justify Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation

Jamee Comans said if evidence does not support deportation, she may rule for Columbia graduate’s release

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2025

Immigration judge to rule Friday on possible release of detained Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil

An immigration judge in Louisiana says she will decide later this week whether the government can continue to detain Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University activist facing deportation for his role in pro-Palestinian campus protests

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

US student journalists go dark fearing Trump crusade against pro-Palestinian speech

Newsrooms forced to adapt as writers resign and request takedown of stories to avoid potential repercussions

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2025

Politicians want to normalise what’s happening in Gaza. Our moral outrage won’t let that happen

The more shocking the carnage becomes, the more people are punished for speaking out. This just makes it clear how much is really at stake, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025