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Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia University failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists

Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia University failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists

Summary

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist, sued Columbia University for not protecting him and other pro-Palestinian students from harassment. The lawsuit claims the university ignored their reports and retaliated, which led to personal information being shared online and Khalil being detained by immigration officials.

Key Facts

  • Mahmoud Khalil filed a civil rights lawsuit against Columbia University.
  • The lawsuit says the university failed to stop harassment against pro-Palestinian students.
  • It claims the university was "deliberately indifferent" to their complaints.
  • The harassment included doxing, which means sharing private information online.
  • Khalil was detained by immigration agents following the harassment.
  • The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in New York City.
  • It accuses the university of retaliating against students who reported the harassment.
  • The affected group is part of a pro-Palestinian campus organization.
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