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News and updates about Campus Antisemitism

Jews called 'inbred swine'

Naftali Bennett's speech at Princeton disrupted

Protesters disrupt address by former Israeli PM at Ivy League school, shouting obscenities, pulling a fire alarm, making Hamas symbols at Jewish students, and calling on Jews to 'go back to Europe.'

Naftali Bennett's speech at Princeton disrupted

Trump administration freezes funding for Cornell and Northwestern

Trump administration freezes over $1.7 billion in federal funding for Cornell and Northwestern universities amid ongoing antisemitism investigations.

Trump administration freezes funding for Cornell and Northwestern

Campus antisemitism probe:

Harvard seeks $750M loan amid funding review

Harvard University plans to borrow $750 million from Wall Street as part of its financial strategy, following a review by the Trump administration of $9 billion in federal grants due to concerns over campus antisemitism.

Harvard seeks $750M loan amid funding review

Judge to rule on case of Columbia anti-Israel activist

Louisiana immigration judge is weighing whether to end deportation proceedings against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist detained for his involvement in anti-Israel protests.

Judge to rule on case of Columbia anti-Israel activist

Campus antisemitism probe:

Visas revoked for five Harvard students

Three current Harvard students and two recent graduates lose their visas as part of a broader US initiative targeting international students allegedly tied to pro-Palestinian Arab activism.

Visas revoked for five Harvard students

'Vichy on the Hudson'

Mahmoud Khalil claims antisemitism fears 'manufactured'

CUAD leader facing deportation claims Columbia 'laid the groundwork for my abduction' and attacks Jewish students in anger-fueled op ed in student newspaper.

Mahmoud Khalil claims antisemitism fears 'manufactured'

Campus antisemitism probe:

Trump sets conditions for Harvard to keep federal funding

Trump administration outlines conditions Harvard must meet to retain nearly $9 billion in federal funding amid an antisemitism investigation. The letter calls for structural reforms, restrictions on protests, and compliance with transparency laws.

Trump sets conditions for Harvard to keep federal funding

'Name the trustee'

Columbia students chain themselves to fence in support of Khalil

Students state they will not move until Columbia U. reveals who provided the name of CUAD leader Mahmoud Khalil to ICE, demand Khalil's release.

Columbia students chain themselves to fence in support of Khalil

Hillel CEO says he shares ‘concerns’ over campus deportations

'While legal actions have a role to play, they are by no means a cure-all,' Hillel CEO Adam Lehman says.

Hillel CEO says he shares ‘concerns’ over campus deportations

Princeton University:

Jewish student accused of assault found not guilty

Jewish Princeton student accused of assault at protest last year is found not guilty. 'Not surprising that mistakes would get made.'

Jewish student accused of assault found not guilty

Federal judge rules:

Jewish groups' lawsuit against UC Berkeley to proceed

Federal judge rules that Jewish groups can pursue legal action against the University of California, Berkeley, over claims of antisemitic discrimination and harassment on campus. The lawsuit alleges that UC Berkeley officials were indifferent to the hostile environment faced by Jewish students and faculty.

Jewish groups' lawsuit against UC Berkeley to proceed

The Jewish org. turning in Israel haters to the Trump admin.

Betar USA has been compiling dossiers and submitting them to the Trump administration, initiating deportation proceedings against several noncitizen students and academics associated with pro-Palestinian protests.

The Jewish org. turning in Israel haters to the Trump admin.

Princeton President:

'We are committed to fighting antisemitism'

Princeton University confirms that the Trump administration has halted dozens of federal research grants, citing concerns over antisemitism. President Christopher Eisgruber stresses Princeton’s commitment to combating discrimination.

'We are committed to fighting antisemitism'

Judge rules:

Mahmoud Khalil can challenge arrest in New Jersey, not Louisiana

US judge rules that Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil may contest his arrest by immigration authorities in New Jersey rather than Louisiana, where he is detained.

Mahmoud Khalil can challenge arrest in New Jersey, not Louisiana

Report:

US pausing $200 million for Princeton, reviewing Harvard aid

After Columbia lost $400 million in federal funding, fellow Ivy League schools Harvard and Princeton face the loss of their federal funds as schools face scrutiny over failure to protect Jewish students and deal with antisemitism on campus.

US pausing $200 million for Princeton, reviewing Harvard aid

CUAD's Instagram account suspended for promoting violence

Columbia University Apartheid Divest, that was led by Mahmoud Khalil, has one of its social media accounts suspended over its explicit endorsement of violence.

CUAD's Instagram account suspended for promoting violence

Billions at stake

Harvard faces federal scrutiny over antisemitism allegations

Trump administration launches a sweeping review of Harvard University’s federal contracts, potentially impacting billions in funding. The investigation follows similar actions against Columbia University and dozens of other institutions accused of antisemitism.

Harvard faces federal scrutiny over antisemitism allegations

Anti-Zionist professor:

'It's our duty to make Jews feel uncomfortable'

University of Technology Sydney launches investigation after Professor Peter Slezak, who is Jewish himself, says it is a 'duty' to make Jews 'feel uncomfortable' while pointing at a Jewish student.

'It's our duty to make Jews feel uncomfortable'

Harvard Center for Middle Eastern Studies leaders dismissed

2 leaders of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) at Harvard, which has been accused of antisemitism by Jewish alumni and a former Harvard president, dismissed.

Harvard Center for Middle Eastern Studies leaders dismissed

'Capitol Hill nonsense'

New Columbia pres. dismissed Congress hearings on antisemitism

Claire Shipman, the newly appointed president of Columbia University, dismissed Congressional hearings on campus antisemitism and called for reinstating student groups suspended for antisemitism, House report reveals.

New Columbia pres. dismissed Congress hearings on antisemitism

Judge temporarily halts deportation of Tufts University student

Federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocks the deportation of a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University who was detained after expressing support for Palestinian Arabs.

Judge temporarily halts deportation of Tufts University student

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

'Fight won't end with Columbia - Harvard, UCLA & Yale are next'

Activist and Harvard graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum addresses the effects the Trump administration has had on antisemitism on US campuses.

'Fight won't end with Columbia - Harvard, UCLA & Yale are next'

Columbia University president resigns

After succumbing to government demands to combat anti-Semitism, Katrina Armstrong, the interim president of Columbia University, resigned from her position.

Columbia University president resigns

Amid deportation battle

Columbia University activist to remain detained

Judge rules that Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil will remain incarcerated in Louisiana as the judge deliberates on whether his legal challenge should proceed in federal court there or in New Jersey.

Columbia University activist to remain detained

Rubio:

US revoked visas of over 300 anti-Israel ‘lunatics’

US Secretary of State says America will not give student visas to people who want to come to the US to do things like 'vandalizing universities, harassing students taking over buildings,' and those who do these thinks will lose their visas and right to be in the US.

US revoked visas of over 300 anti-Israel ‘lunatics’

New legislation

Oklahoma passes bills to protect Jewish students, fight hate

Oklahoma state Senate passes two key bills aimed at safeguarding Jewish students and addressing antisemitism on college campuses. Republican state Senator Kristen Thompson: "Antisemitism has no place in our state."

Oklahoma passes bills to protect Jewish students, fight hate

Tufts University student arrested, has visa revoked

Tufts University officials report that an international student at the university has been detained by federal officials and had their visa revoked.

Tufts University student arrested, has visa revoked

Trump Admin. pushes Columbia to double down on mask ban

Government demands Columbia Unviersity fulfill its agreement to take steps to protect Jewish students after the school's interim president assured faculty there is no mask ban.

Trump Admin. pushes Columbia to double down on mask ban

Columbia University:

Judge blocks deportation of student involved in Gaza protests

Federal judge rules that Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student who participated in anti-Israel campus protests, cannot be detained while contesting orders for her deportation.

Judge blocks deportation of student involved in Gaza protests

Over revoked funding

Columbia University faculty sue Trump administration

Faculty members at Columbia University file lawsuit against the Trump administration in effort to restore $400 million in federal funding that was withdrawn over concerns related to antisemitism.

Columbia University faculty sue Trump administration

Columbia pres. now says mask bans are 'real'

Following report she assured faculty there would be no mask ban on campus, Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong states, 'Any suggestion that these measures are illusory, or lack my personal support, is unequivocally false.'

Columbia pres. now says mask bans are 'real'

Education Secretary:

'Restoration of Columbia funding not guaranteed, depends on acts'

US Education Secretary Linda McMahon says govt. will need to see Columbia U. actually implement the reforms it agreed to for its $400 in federal funds to be restored.

'Restoration of Columbia funding not guaranteed, depends on acts'

Anti-Israel campus activities

Columbia student sues over deportation threat

Columbia University student accuses Trump administration of targeting her for deportation due to her pro-Palestinian Arab stance.

Columbia student sues over deportation threat

Over pro-Palestinian protest

Northwestern professor denied tenure

Professor at Northwestern University, who was involved in pro-Palestinian Arab student protests last year, announces he was denied tenure and will not have his position renewed in April 2026.

Northwestern professor denied tenure

Over ties to Hamas terror

Hostage families file suit against Columbia protesters

Families of hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 file lawsuit against Mahmoud Khalil and several student groups, accuse them of "aiding and abetting Hamas' continuing acts of international terrorism".

Hostage families file suit against Columbia protesters

US Justice Department:

Mahmoud Khalil hid UNRWA ties in green card application

US government says Columbia U. protest leader hid multiple items, including connections to UNRWA and membership in CUAD, on his visa application, and this is grounds to deport him.

Mahmoud Khalil hid UNRWA ties in green card application

US Education Secretary:

'Columbia on right track for funding restoration'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon says Columbia University is making progress toward regaining federal funding following the institution’s agreement to implement key policy changes demanded by the Trump administration.

'Columbia on right track for funding restoration'

Anti-Israel Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil appears in court

Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia University student activist responsible for anti-Israel protests on campus, appears in immigration court in Louisiana, for hearing which focused on scheduling.

Anti-Israel Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil appears in court

After funding cut

Columbia bows to Trump, agrees to sweeping campus reforms

Columbia University agrees to comply with Trump’s demands for reforms in order to restore $400 million in federal funding that was revoked earlier this month over anti-Israel activity on campus.

Columbia bows to Trump, agrees to sweeping campus reforms

Gazan peace activist:

'Campus protests suppress voices like mine, it's about fantasies'

Palestinian Arab peace activist and former Gazan resident Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib speaks with i24NEWS about his journey, his work countering the wave of campus antisemitism, and what he wants Israelis to know about Gazans.

'Campus protests suppress voices like mine, it's about fantasies'

Trump:

Backing Mahmoud Khalil 'not a great issue' for Democrats

US President accuses the opposing party of choosing to focus on issues the majority of Americans disagree with them on, including the campaign on behalf of campus anti-Israel protest leader.

Backing Mahmoud Khalil 'not a great issue' for Democrats

Georgetown U. researcher detained for spreading Hamas propaganda

Indian national Badar Khan Suri detained by ICE, has student visa revoked on accusation of spreading Hamas propaganda and antisemitism on social media.

Georgetown U. researcher detained for spreading Hamas propaganda

Federal judge transfers case of Columbia activist to New Jersey

Federal judge rules that the case of Columbia University anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil will be transferred to New Jersey.

Federal judge transfers case of Columbia activist to New Jersey

Columbia University:

Former student denounces detention as ‘anti-Palestinian racism’

Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested over his involvement in campus protests against Israel at Columbia, accuses both the Trump and Biden administrations of “anti-Palestinian racism”.

Former student denounces detention as ‘anti-Palestinian racism’

Columbia faces federal civil rights probe over trapped janitors

2 university employees who were trapped and had to struggle to escape when anti-Israel protesters took over Hamilton Hall file complaint with federal workplace civil rights org. over their experiences.

Columbia faces federal civil rights probe over trapped janitors

Oscar-nominated actress says she has debt to pay for being Jewish

Debra Winger participates in protest in support for Columbia graduate facing deportation for allegedly supporting Hamas, says she regrets being raised to believe Israel is a homeland for Jews.

Oscar-nominated actress says she has debt to pay for being Jewish

US investigating whether Columbia U. harbored illegal aliens

US Department of Justice launches investigation into Columbia University, suspecting the school concealed illegal aliens on its campus.

US investigating whether Columbia U. harbored illegal aliens

Second Columbia anti-Israel protester arrested

Leqaa Kordia, who was involved in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, arrested by Homeland Security agents. Her arrest marks a continuation of federal authorities’ crackdown on individuals violating visa regulations while engaging in anti-Israel campus demonstrations.

Second Columbia anti-Israel protester arrested

Trump Tower:

Jewish activists protest for release of Columbia activist

Nearly 100 protesters arrested after sit-in at Trump Tower in NYC to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil became one of the faces of the protests against Israel at Columbia University last spring and now faces possible de

Jewish activists protest for release of Columbia activist

Columbia expels, suspends students over anti-Israel protests

Columbia University announces disciplinary measures against students involved in last spring’s takeover of a campus building during an anti-Israel protest.

Columbia expels, suspends students over anti-Israel protests

Hamas supporter facing deportation was British embassy worker

Mahmoud Khalil worked for over four years as a program manager at the UK’s Syria Office.

Hamas supporter facing deportation was British embassy worker

Chaos at Cornell:

17 arrested as anti-Israel protesters interrupt peace discussion

An event at Cornell University, featuring former Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, marred by unruly anti-Israel protesters who interrupted the event with antisemitic chants and verbal abuse.

17 arrested as anti-Israel protesters interrupt peace discussion

Rubio:

'Arrest of Columbia anti-Israel activist not about free speech'

Secretary of State rejects criticism that the arrest of pro-Palestinian Arab activist Mahmoud Khalil contradicts the Trump administration’s commitment to free speech: This is about people that don't have a right to be in the United States to begin with.

'Arrest of Columbia anti-Israel activist not about free speech'

Judge rules:

Columbia anti-Israel protester to remain in detention

Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who was responsible for anti-Israel protests on campus, will remain in detention in Louisiana until at least next week.

Columbia anti-Israel protester to remain in detention

Rashida Tlaib slams university head for ties to ADL

'Squad' member University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono of supporting an "extremist" and "racist" organization in attack on Ono and the Anti-Defamation League.

Rashida Tlaib slams university head for ties to ADL

Hearing for Columbia grad facing deportation to be held today

Protesters gather ahead of hearing to support Mahmoud Khalil, the US green card holder who faces deportation over antisemitic protests at Columbia and support for Hamas.

Hearing for Columbia grad facing deportation to be held today

White House:

'Columbia refuses to assist in identifying pro-Hamas students'

White House Press Secretary says the DHS has compiled a list of individuals at Columbia believed to be in violation of Trump’s executive order aimed at combating antisemitism, but the university is refusing to help identify them.

'Columbia refuses to assist in identifying pro-Hamas students'

US Border Czar:

Columbia agitator will be 'first of many' to be deported

US Border Czar Tom Homan says arrest, deportation of Mahmoud Khalil part of effort to send message that 'when you come here to study, you got to obey the laws of this country.'

Columbia agitator will be 'first of many' to be deported

Amid Trump crackdown:

UCLA announces new initiative to combat antisemitism

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk says "antisemitism has no place in our society - and no place at UCLA" as he announces new initiative to combat the phenomenon.

UCLA announces new initiative to combat antisemitism

Campus antisemitism:

Judge halts deportation of organizer of Columbia protests

Federal judge in New York temporarily blocks the deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent figure in Columbia’s student-led protests against Israel, who will remain in detention until a hearing on Wednesday.

Judge halts deportation of organizer of Columbia protests