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Columbia Faculty Protest Surveillance, Defend Palestinian Rights

8/21/2025

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On November 15, 2023, Columbia University faculty protested for Palestine and free speech, citing US government surveillance concerns.
Amnesty International reported that AI tools target migrants and monitor foreign students, leading to unlawful detentions.
Erika Guevara-Rosas condemned the US for using technology to suppress dissent and instill fear in migrant communities.
The Trump administration labeled campus protests as "antisemitic" and threatened expulsion for participants.

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On November 15, 2023, Columbia University faculty protested for Palestine and free speech, citing US government surveillance concerns.
Amnesty International reported that AI tools target migrants and monitor foreign students, leading to unlawful detentions.
Erika Guevara-Rosas condemned the US for using technology to suppress dissent and instill fear in migrant communities.
The Trump administration labeled campus protests as "antisemitic" and threatened expulsion for participants.