Columbia University sanctions students over pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia University is facing a lawsuit from Mahmoud Khalil and seven students who want to prevent the school from sharing disciplinary records with a House committee. The university is sanctioning students involved in pro-Palestinian protests last spring. Columbia announced suspensions and expulsions for students who occupied Hamilton Hall. This follows Khalil's arrest as federal officials seek to deport him amid ongoing protests for his release. The Trump administration plans to cancel nearly $400 million in federal grants to Columbia, citing the university's handling of harassment against Jewish students. Columbia is working to restore its federal funding and address these concerns.