Justice Department probes Columbia University for undocumented students

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Columbia University for allegedly hiding undocumented students. This follows searches of university residences by Homeland Security agents. No arrests were made, but two individuals connected to pro-Palestinian protests have been pursued. One student, Ranjani Srinivasan, left the U.S. after her visa was revoked. Another, Leqaa Kordia, was arrested for overstaying her visa. Columbia University stated it is committed to upholding the law and denied having records of Kordia as a student. The investigation is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to address perceived antisemitism and has resulted in the cancellation of $400 million in federal funding for the university. The situation has escalated tensions on campus following the arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil.