DOJ investigates Columbia University for terrorism links

The Department of Justice will investigate Columbia University for potential terrorism offenses linked to campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war. This follows recent actions by the Department of Homeland Security, which sent agents to the campus for an immigration investigation. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that any support for terrorism, including threats of violence, will be prosecuted. The investigation will also examine whether Columbia violated civil rights laws in its handling of protests. Recent arrests include Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate accused of threatening U.S. interests, and Ranjani Srinivasan, a doctoral student whose visa was revoked for alleged advocacy of violence. The White House has faced scrutiny over its approach to campus protests and civil rights concerns.