Columbia University students facing sanctions for protests

Columbia University has expelled, suspended, or temporarily revoked degrees for students involved in the occupation of Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests last spring. The university's Judicial Board issued these sanctions based on the severity of the students' actions. The university did not disclose the number of affected students. The protests began in April 2024, leading to a police raid and multiple arrests. Most charges against protesters were dismissed, but some cases are still pending. The protests at Columbia were part of a larger movement related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, which resulted in numerous arrests and disruptions at campuses nationwide.