Columbia University expels students for antisemitic protests

Columbia University has expelled and suspended students involved in the 2024 takeover of Hamilton Hall during protests linked to the Israel-Hamas War. The university announced these disciplinary actions on March 14, 2025, following investigations into the protests. The university's response comes after criticism for not adequately punishing students involved in the protests. The Trump administration had threatened to revoke $400 million in federal funding, prompting Columbia to commit to addressing antisemitism on campus. The Department of Education is also investigating 60 other universities for potential civil rights violations related to antisemitism. These investigations may lead to similar enforcement actions against those institutions.