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Campus antisemitism:

Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20m from Trump admin

Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration for $20 million, alleging retaliatory detention for over 100 days due to his role in campus demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza.

Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20m from Trump admin

Trump vs. Harvard:

Admin threatens subpoenas and accreditation loss

Trump administration intensifying its dispute with Harvard University, with the Department of Homeland Security set to issue subpoenas over alleged foreign student misconduct.

Admin threatens subpoenas and accreditation loss

Pro-Israel professor Shai Davidai exits Columbia University

Israeli-born Columbia University professor Shai Davidai, who ripped the school's failure to address campus antisemitism, is leaving his post, effective July 8, 2025.

Pro-Israel professor Shai Davidai exits Columbia University

Barnard College reaches settlement in antisemitism lawsuit

Barnard College settles a lawsuit brought by Jewish students over alleged rising antisemitism. The agreement includes a campus-wide mask ban, disengagement from the Columbia University Apartheid Divest group, and the creation of a Title VI coordinator to oversee anti-discrimination compliance.

Barnard College reaches settlement in antisemitism lawsuit

Report:

Columbia, Trump admin close to funding deal amid antisemitism row

The Wall Street Journal reports that Columbia University and the Trump administration are in advanced talks to restore federal funding, previously cut due to alleged antisemitism. Columbia seeks to regain funding while maintaining autonomy.

Columbia, Trump admin close to funding deal amid antisemitism row

Amid antisemitism probes

UC President reaffirms ban on student-led boycotts

While not specifically naming Israel, University of California President Michael Drake reaffirms that student governments are barred from financial boycotts against companies tied to any country, amid federal probes into antisemitism.

UC President reaffirms ban on student-led boycotts

New JPPI report warns:

Israel studies are disappearing from American campuses

New report from the Jewish People Policy Institute highlights the existential threats facing Israel Studies in American universities, citing rising anti-Israel sentiment, academic marginalization, and ideological bias.

Israel studies are disappearing from American campuses

Columbia acting President apologizes for anti-Israel texts

Columbia University's interim president Claire Shipman apologizes privately after leaked texts show her targeting a Jewish trustee for pro-Israel views and calling for an Arab board member.

Columbia acting President apologizes for anti-Israel texts

Harvard rejects Trump administration’s antisemitism claims

Harvard University denies federal accusations of "deliberate indifference" to antisemitism, stating it has taken steps to address the issue.

Harvard rejects Trump administration’s antisemitism claims

Trump Admin

Harvard violated civil rights law in tolerating antisemitism

A letter sent to Harvard President Alan Garber warns that unless the university implements immediate corrective measures to combat antisemitism, it risks losing all federal financial support and jeopardizing its relationship with the federal government.

Harvard violated civil rights law in tolerating antisemitism

US campus antisemitism

'I have to consider whether to wear a Star of David'

A new report reveals a disturbing reality on U.S. and European campuses since the October 7th attack: 96% of Jewish students reported harassment, alienation, and fear due to their Jewish identity.

'I have to consider whether to wear a Star of David'

Freed student Mahmoud Khalil joins NYC anti-Israel rally

Two days after being released from immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil participates in anti-Israel protest in New York City in which participants chant “Palestine will live forever”.

Freed student Mahmoud Khalil joins NYC anti-Israel rally

Judge orders release of Columbia U activist Mahmoud Khalil

Federal judge orders the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestinian Arab protests at Columbia University, who has been in custody since March facing potential deportation.

Judge orders release of Columbia U activist Mahmoud Khalil

Setback for Trump:

Judge rejects foreign policy grounds for Mahmoud Khalil detention

US District Judge rules that the Trump administration cannot use foreign policy to justify detaining Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian Arab activist Mahmoud Khalil.

Judge rejects foreign policy grounds for Mahmoud Khalil detention

Harvard alumni mobilize against Trump funding freeze

Over 12,000 Harvard alumni file an unprecedented amicus brief supporting their alma mater against the Trump administration's $2.2 billion funding freeze.

Harvard alumni mobilize against Trump funding freeze

Foreign student ban

Harvard accuses White House of 'vendetta'

Harvard University expands its lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new proclamation banning new foreign students from the university. A judge temporarily blocks ban on US entry of foreign nationals seeking to study at Harvard.

Harvard accuses White House of 'vendetta'

Florida rejects UF president pick over Gaza protests, DEI record

Florida board blocks hiring of U of Michigan president criticized over encampment response.

Florida rejects UF president pick over Gaza protests, DEI record

'Radicalized Lunatics':

Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard

President Trump signs a proclamation suspending F, M, and J visas for new foreign students at Harvard University, citing national security concerns and Harvard's "demonstrated history of concerning foreign ties and radicalism."

Trump suspends foreign student visas at Harvard

Over antisemitism

Trump admin moves to strip Columbia of accreditation

Trump administration initiates action to revoke Columbia University's accreditation, citing the school's failure to protect Jewish students from harassment.

Trump admin moves to strip Columbia of accreditation

DOJ:

Columbia protester accused of ties to Hamas military wing

The US Justice Department accused a protester who took part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia U. and assaulted Jews in New York of having ties to the al-Qassam Brigades.

Columbia protester accused of ties to Hamas military wing

Judge extends block on Harvard foreign student ban

Federal judge extends temporary order blocking the Trump administration's revocation of Harvard's ability to enroll international students.

Judge extends block on Harvard foreign student ban

Judge rules:

Mahmoud Khalil deportation 'likely unconstitutional'

Federal judge rules that the Trump administration's attempt to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is "likely unconstitutional," though he remains detained.

Mahmoud Khalil deportation 'likely unconstitutional'

Trump proposes 15% cap on foreign students at Harvard

US President accuses Harvard of treating the US with "great disrespect" while suggesting cutting the percentage of foreign students by about half.

Trump proposes 15% cap on foreign students at Harvard

Amid vetting expansion

Trump administration halts student visa interviews

Trump administration orders US embassies worldwide to halt scheduling new student visa interviews. The order follows recent actions against international students, including a blocked order targeting Harvard.

Trump administration halts student visa interviews

Trump admin moves to terminate all federal contracts with Harvard

Administration announces plans to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, amounting to approximately $100 million, after cutting billions in federal grants, over failure to combat antisemitism.

Trump admin moves to terminate all federal contracts with Harvard

Trump announces cut of $3 billion from 'very antisemitic' Harvard

US President says grant money cut from Harvard over antisemitism will be given to "trade schools" as Ivy League institution's losses in federal funding rise to over $5 billion.

Trump announces cut of $3 billion from 'very antisemitic' Harvard

Harvard wins temporary reprieve on student visa program

Federal court temporarily halts the Trump administration's attempt to cancel Harvard's student visa program, following a university lawsuit against the move.

Harvard wins temporary reprieve on student visa program

Watch:

Charlie Kirk educates a pro-Palestinian student

American political activist and author Charlie Kirk debates a student in Britain who says that "both the Israeli government and Hamas are evil".

Charlie Kirk educates a pro-Palestinian student

Trump Admin bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students

US govt. informs Harvard all international students must find other schools or leave the US in latest escalation over Harvard's failures to confront antisemitism and discrimination at the school.

Trump Admin bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students

Ex-Bloomberg reporter arrested at Columbia anti-Israel protest

Jason Kao no longer employed by Bloomberg after his arrest during the occupation of a university library by anti-Israel radicals earlier this month.

Ex-Bloomberg reporter arrested at Columbia anti-Israel protest

Amid antisemitism concerns

Harvard President skips Senate hearing

Harvard President Alan Garber declines to testify at a Senate hearing on higher education issues. Committee Chair Sen. Cassidy expresses disappointment, noting concerns about "tolerance of antisemitism" on campus.

Harvard President skips Senate hearing

Virginia:

Gov. Youngkin signs order to guard classrooms, fight antisemitism

In stirring Richmond gathering, Combat Antisemitism Movement unites state leaders, students, and faith figures to honor Jewish American Heritage Month.

Gov. Youngkin signs order to guard classrooms, fight antisemitism

New lawsuit:

Queens College accused of anti-Jewish purge

A lawsuit alleges Queens College purged Jewish adjunct accounting professors, including Helen Schwalb, after alleged "antisemitic hate speech and violence" following the October 7 Hamas attack.

Queens College accused of anti-Jewish purge

Democrats have abandoned the fight against campus antisemitism

Listening to members of the party, which claims to stand for “inclusion,” downplaying Jew-hatred because it doesn’t fit their desired narrative or identity politics was offensive. Opinion.

Democrats have abandoned the fight against campus antisemitism

Shabbos Kestenbaum settles antisemitism lawsuit with Harvard

Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard Divinity School graduate and prominent critic of campus antisemitism, settles lawsuit against Harvard over alleged failure to protect Jewish students.

Shabbos Kestenbaum settles antisemitism lawsuit with Harvard

Court approves:

Pro-Palestinian activist can attend Columbia graduation

Federal judge rules that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Arab activist and Columbia University student, can attend his graduation on May 21 despite Trump administration efforts to deport him.

Pro-Palestinian activist can attend Columbia graduation

Harvard President takes pay cut amid funding freeze

Harvard President Alan Garber will take a 25% pay cut amid a $2.7 billion funding freeze from the Trump administration. Harvard alleges the government "blacklisted" them.

Harvard President takes pay cut amid funding freeze

Trump Admin supports Jewish professor’s lawsuit against CUNY

Trump Admin files statement of interest in federal court supporting a lawsuit brought by Jewish Studies Center at Hunter College chair Leah Garrett over antisemitic incidents on campus following the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

Trump Admin supports Jewish professor’s lawsuit against CUNY

Despite antisemitism failure

Columbia ex-President to return

Former Columbia University president Katrina Armstrong will return as CEO of the university’s medical center in June, after taking a sabbatical following a controversial deposition in which she failed to recall antisemitic incidents documented in Columbia’s own report.

Columbia ex-President to return

Columbia University:

65 students suspended after anti-Israel protest at library

Columbia University suspends 65 students after a protest at Butler Library glorified terrorist Basel Al-Araj. During the protest, which disrupted final exam preparations, demonstrators called for divestment from Israel and handed out pamphlets promoting Al-Araj’s actions.

65 students suspended after anti-Israel protest at library

Trump admin. officially revokes $2.2 billion in funds for Harvard

In an official letter to Harvard University, the Trump Administration revoked billions in federal funding for Harvard over the university's failure to use those funds for their intended purpose of benefiting the American public.

Trump admin. officially revokes $2.2 billion in funds for Harvard

Adams to Columbia protesters:

'Breaking the law is wrong, exit now or face arrest'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel protest at Columbia University, where masked demonstrators overtook Butler Library, says that while peaceful protest is protected, lawlessness and hate will not be tolerated.

'Breaking the law is wrong, exit now or face arrest'

At least 78 arrested

Columbia University library stormed by anti-Israel demonstrators

Masked demonstrators take over Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting students preparing for final exams. Protesters declare the library a “liberated zone,” prompting university condemnation.

Columbia University library stormed by anti-Israel demonstrators

Judge:

'Explain legal grounds for Columbia student’s deportation'

Federal judge demands the Trump administration justify its attempt to deport Palestinian Arab Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil under a rarely used law citing foreign policy concerns.

'Explain legal grounds for Columbia student’s deportation'

After Trump withholds funds

Columbia University slashes 180 jobs

Columbia University will cut nearly 180 staff positions following the Trump administration’s suspension of $400 million in federal funding.

Columbia University slashes 180 jobs

University of Washington:

Violent anti-Israel protest prompts federal antisemitism probe

30 arrested after anti-Israel protesters take over science building at set fires on campus during protest.

Violent anti-Israel protest prompts federal antisemitism probe

Campus antisemitism dispute:

Trump administration blocks new federal grants to Harvard

US Department of Education suspends new federal grants to Harvard University, citing alleged institutional failures.

Trump administration blocks new federal grants to Harvard

Investigative Project on Terrorism:

How one university dealt with pro-Hamas protesters

While many schools are destroying their brands, RIT fought back. And it has no Middle Eastern studies department and no SJP chapter to poison the university's atmosphere. Opinion.

How one university dealt with pro-Hamas protesters

Charges dropped in University of Michigan anti-Israel protest

Michigan's attorney general dismisses felony cases tied to a pro-Palestinian Arab protest camp cleared from the University of Michigan last year.

Charges dropped in University of Michigan anti-Israel protest

9 anti-Israel protestors arrested at Swarthmore College

Police break up anti-Israel protest on Pennsylvania college campus after concerns arise over mask-wearing, presence of non-students at the protest.

9 anti-Israel protestors arrested at Swarthmore College

Campus antisemitism:

NYU Law bars 31 anti-Israel students from campus

New York University School of Law bars 31 pro-Palestinian Arab students from campus facilities unless they sign a document renouncing protest activity.

NYU Law bars 31 anti-Israel students from campus

Trump says he will strip Harvard’s tax perks

President Trump vows to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, amid tensions over campus politics, federal funding, and free speech.

Trump says he will strip Harvard’s tax perks

Through 2026:

George Washington University suspends SJP

George Washington University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) until May 2026 for hosting unauthorized events. The group faces a full slate of sanctions, including activity bans, probation, and mandated educational sessions.

George Washington University suspends SJP

Combat Antisemitism Movement:

Failure to address antisemitism endangering Jewish life globally

Global antisemitism doubled in 2024, driven by far-left hate tsunami, CAM annual report reveals.

Failure to address antisemitism endangering Jewish life globally

Trump hints no more grants to Harvard: They are not behaving well

US President hints at halting federal grants to Harvard, citing concerns over the university's handling of speech, hiring, and recent pro-Palestinian Arab protests.

Trump hints no more grants to Harvard: They are not behaving well

Calls for sweeping reform

Harvard task force uncovers widespread antisemitism

Harvard’s antisemitism task force reveals a pervasive climate of hostility toward Jewish and Israeli students, driven by politicized instruction and rising intolerance.

Harvard task force uncovers widespread antisemitism

A toolkit for punishing antisemitism

Trump’s showdown with Ivy League schools and student agitators is the guide. Opinion.

A toolkit for punishing antisemitism

Savannah: Former student posts antisemitic party invite

Party invitation includes 'No Jews,’ campus officials respond swiftly.

Savannah: Former student posts antisemitic party invite

Trump blasts Harvard amid battle over federal funding freeze

US President intensifies his criticism of Harvard University, calling it a “Liberal mess” and “Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution,” as the school challenges a federal funding freeze imposed by his administration.

Trump blasts Harvard amid battle over federal funding freeze

US authorities:

Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil was a 'flight risk'

Federal officials defend detention of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil by citing a potential flight risk, according to new court filings.

Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil was a 'flight risk'






























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