Columbia Student Protester Who’s Lived in the US Since Age 7 Sues To Stop Deportation Order
The lawsuit accuses immigration officials of employing the same tactics used on Mahmoud Khalil and other college activists.
Judge Allows Drag Show at Texas A&M Despite the University’s Ban
The ruling from Houston-based U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal blocked a university ban on drag performances on free speech grounds.
Education Secretary Says Columbia University’s Changes Put It on Track To Recover Funding
Some faculty and free speech groups accused the university of caving to President Donald Trump’s largely unprecedented intrusion on academic freedom.
US Government Cannot Deport Georgetown Scholar Until Court Rules, Judge Orders
Suri’s attorney argued that federal authorities have provided no evidence that he’s committed any crimes and that his detention violates his free speech and due process rights.
Facing Anti-DEI Investigations, Colleges Cut Ties With Nonprofit Targeted by Conservatives
There is a climate of fear and uncertainty in higher education, which President Donald Trump’s administration has begun policing for policies that run afoul of his agenda.
Under Pressure From Trump, Columbia Plans Its Next Move With Other Colleges Watching
The Trump administration is acting quickly to make an example of Columbia as it demands stronger action against allegations of anti-Jewish bias on college campuses.
Miami Beach Withdraws Call to End Lease of Theater That Screened Israeli-Palestinian Doc
The mayor said he would support an alternative resolution to encourage the theater to show films that highlight a fair and balanced viewpoint.
Greenpeace Must Pay Over $660M Over Dakota Access Protest, Jury Finds
Environmental group Greenpeace, which plans to appeal the decision, said earlier that a large award to the pipeline company would threaten to bankrupt the organization.