Khalil files lawsuit to protect student activists' identities

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate facing deportation for his role in anti-war protests, has filed a lawsuit to prevent the university from sharing student activists' names with lawmakers. This follows a House committee's request for disciplinary records of pro-Palestinian students. Khalil, currently detained by ICE, argues that complying with the request would expose sensitive information about many students and staff. His attorneys claim this could lead to harassment and threats against those individuals. The lawsuit also names several parties, including the House committee and Columbia's board of trustees. It responds to concerns about the committee's actions, which Khalil's lawyers say infringe on First Amendment rights.