Lawsuit filed to block disciplinary records release

Mahmoud Khalil and seven Columbia University students have filed a lawsuit against the university and Congress. They aim to stop the House committee from obtaining disciplinary records and seek compensation for records already shared. The lawsuit follows a subpoena from the House committee for student records, which Columbia has been directed to comply with. Khalil's legal team argues that these records could lead to deportation threats against him and other students. Khalil, a green card holder, was recently detained by federal agents amid accusations of supporting Hamas. His detention has raised concerns about free speech and the impact on student activism, particularly among international students.