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UVA Students Demand Rights Amid Columbia's Federal Compliance Crisis

3/29/2025

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University of Virginia students rallied passionately, demanding action on human rights and protection from federal immigration enforcement after the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. Simultaneously, Columbia University is under fire for complying with federal demands, sparking leadership upheaval and escalating tensions over free speech and the right to protest on campus.

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Story summary

University of Virginia students rallied passionately, demanding action on human rights and protection from federal immigration enforcement after the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. Simultaneously, Columbia University is under fire for complying with federal demands, sparking leadership upheaval and escalating tensions over free speech and the right to protest on campus.