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Columbia Denies Re-Enrollment to Anti-Zionist Leader Amid Lawsuit

1/29/2026

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Khymani James, an anti-Zionist protest leader, was denied re-enrollment by Columbia University after a 2024 inflammatory comment.
The inflammatory comment included the statement “Zionists don’t deserve to live.”
Following his suspension, James continued to post provocative content online.
James filed a lawsuit against the university alleging unfair treatment and political pressure.
Columbia has not commented on the ongoing litigation.

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Story summary

Khymani James, an anti-Zionist protest leader, was denied re-enrollment by Columbia University after a 2024 inflammatory comment.
The inflammatory comment included the statement “Zionists don’t deserve to live.”
Following his suspension, James continued to post provocative content online.
James filed a lawsuit against the university alleging unfair treatment and political pressure.
Columbia has not commented on the ongoing litigation.