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Columbia Faces Backlash Over Anti-Israel Speech Punishments

3/8/2025

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Columbia University is under fire for launching a disciplinary committee targeting students over anti-Israel speech, sparked by senior Maryam Alwan's op-ed. Critics warn this move stifles free expression amid mounting governmental pressure. Protests at nearby Barnard College further amplify the unrest, as students unite against perceived discrimination and the expulsion of pro-Palestinian activists.

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Columbia University is under fire for launching a disciplinary committee targeting students over anti-Israel speech, sparked by senior Maryam Alwan's op-ed. Critics warn this move stifles free expression amid mounting governmental pressure. Protests at nearby Barnard College further amplify the unrest, as students unite against perceived discrimination and the expulsion of pro-Palestinian activists.