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Columbia Faces Backlash Over Trump’s Deportation Threats

3/26/2025

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Columbia University Controversy

Columbia University is under fire for its response to pro-Palestinian protests, as the Trump administration threatens deportation for student activists Yunseo Chung and Mahmoud Khalil. This crackdown raises alarms about academic freedom, with faculty members caught in a battle to safeguard their students amidst escalating tensions and looming funding cuts.

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Armstrong Faces Criticism

Columbia University’s interim president, Katrina Armstrong, is under fire for her conflicting remarks about a Trump-era mask ban at protests. With $400 million in federal funding at stake, critics argue that the administration's response to antisemitism is inadequate, sparking frustration among faculty and students who feel their academic integrity is compromised.

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Columbia University Controversy

Columbia University is under fire for its response to pro-Palestinian protests, as the Trump administration threatens deportation for student activists Yunseo Chung and Mahmoud Khalil. This crackdown raises alarms about academic freedom, with faculty members caught in a battle to safeguard their students amidst escalating tensions and looming funding cuts.

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