2025-03-06 15:48:03

Columbia University investigates students critical of Israel amid Trump’s threats

Investigation is part of a flurry of recent cases brought by new disciplinary committee against students who have expressed criticism of IsraelUS politics live – latest updatesColumbia University senior Maryam Alwan was visiting family in Jordan over winter break when she received an email from the school accusing her of harassment. Her supposed top offense: writing an Op-Ed in the student newspaper calling for divestment from Israel.The investigation is part of a flurry of recent cases brought by a new university disciplinary committee – the Office of Institutional Equity – against Columbia students who have expressed criticism of Israel, according to records shared with The Associated Press. Continue reading...
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