DOJ investigating Columbia University for terrorism offenses

The Department of Justice will investigate Columbia University for potential terrorism offenses related 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. The investigation focuses on whether Columbia's handling of protests violated civil rights laws and involved terrorism crimes. Recent arrests of student activists have raised concerns about the implications for free speech and civil rights. The situation has drawn attention amid a broader debate on how to address campus protests. Some officials advocate for a tougher response, while civil rights advocates warn against labeling peaceful protests as terrorism.