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Columbia Student Sues Trump Admin for $20 Million

7/12/2025

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Khalil Sues Trump

A Columbia University grad student, Mahmoud Khalil, is taking a stand against the Trump administration, suing for $20 million. After being detained by ICE for over three months, he alleges false imprisonment and defamation linked to his pro-Palestinian activism. Khalil argues that his campus protests against Israel made him a target for deportation.

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Columbia Negotiates Funding

Columbia University is on the brink of a pivotal agreement with the Trump administration, aiming to combat discrimination and enhance hiring transparency. This deal could restore $400 million in federal funding while promoting fair practices. In a related move, Harvard is considering a conservative scholarship center, facing increasing scrutiny over its diversity policies and handling of anti-Semitism.

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Khalil Sues Trump

A Columbia University grad student, Mahmoud Khalil, is taking a stand against the Trump administration, suing for $20 million. After being detained by ICE for over three months, he alleges false imprisonment and defamation linked to his pro-Palestinian activism. Khalil argues that his campus protests against Israel made him a target for deportation.

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