Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University for allowing harassment that led to his ICE arrest

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Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the institution, alleging it allowed harassment and discrimination against him and other pro-Palestine advocates, which led to his arrest by ICE. The lawsuit claims the university showed deliberate indifference to persistent harassment directed at Khalil and other Arab/Muslim students, ultimately contributing to his detention and missing the birth of his child.

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Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 09/14/2026 - 19:46 The federal lawsuit says the institution failed to protect its Palestinian and pro-Palestine students amid increasing threats Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil speaks to the media at a press conference in New York City, on 14 September 2026 (Screengrab) Off Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil launched a federal lawsuit on Monday against the Ivy League institution, on the grounds that it allowed people like hi

Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University for allowing harassment that led to his ICE arrest

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