Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University over discrimination
Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University over discrimination Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 17:30 Lawsuit accuses the university of surveillance, biased disciplinary proceedings and failing to protect Palestinians A pro-Israel supporter (right) confronts people at a vigil and protest for Palestine outside of Columbia University in New York City, on 7 October 2025 (Adam…
Palestinian students and faculty at Columbia University have filed a lawsuit alleging the institution discriminated against them following Israel's attack on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent Israeli genocide in Gaza. The complaint, filed in New York State Supreme Court, states that Columbia actively participated in and amplified the racially, ethnically and politically motivated targeting of Palestinians.
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