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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