Palestinian groups sue Columbia over Gaza conflict
The University of Columbia is facing lawsuits filed by Palestinian students and staff who complain of discrimination and harassment since late 2023, amid widespread protests against the university's support for Israel after the Gaza attacks. The lawsuit accuses the university of failing to protect the Palestinian community from unfair hearings, while the university has officially denied these claims, stating that it does not tolerate discriminatory practices. The university responded to the protests, which intensified after previous US funding cuts and the detention of hundreds of students, by asserting that defending Palestinian rights is not equivalent to anti-Semitism. Nonetheless, it was compelled to settle federal investigations and pay over $200 million to restore its funding.
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