Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia, accusing it of ‘indifference’ to harassment of pro-Palestinian protesters
Also reported by ABC News
Summary
Mahmoud Khalil and other former Columbia University students have filed a lawsuit against the school. They say Columbia did not properly address harassment they faced as pro-Palestinian protesters, which they claim violated civil rights laws.Key Facts
- Mahmoud Khalil is a well-known pro-Palestinian activist.
- The lawsuit accuses Columbia University of being indifferent to harassment against pro-Palestinian students.
- The complaint cites violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal money.
- The harassment happened while these students were enrolled at Columbia.
- The lawsuit was filed on a Monday.
- The students involved are former activists at Columbia.
- The case connects to broader issues of treatment toward pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- The Trump administration previously targeted Mahmoud Khalil because of his activism.
