Palestinian Students and Staff Sue Columbia University Alleging Discrimination
The complaint says Columbia used biased discipline, surveillance and police action against Palestinian students and faculty, and seeks damages under city human rights law.
- On Monday, a group of current and former Palestinian students and faculty filed a lawsuit against Columbia University in New York State Supreme Court, alleging the institution held "unfair and biased disciplinary hearings."
- Plaintiffs claim Columbia's Office of Institutional Equity systematically targeted Palestinian students and staff while failing to investigate complaints of harassment against them, actively encouraging mistreatment.
- Private investigators monitored students at a March 2024 "Resistance 101" teach-in, leading to suspension and eviction of six students; the complaint also cites failures to address physical assaults including keffiyeh removal.
- This filing joins a series of legal battles regarding Columbia's handling of campus protests since October 2023, including the suspension of more than 65 students in May 2025.
- In July 2025, Columbia agreed to pay over $200 million to resolve federal probes and $21 million to settle discrimination charges; school officials did not immediately respond to comment.
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Several students and professors have been discriminated against by Columbia University, and after the beginning of the Gaza War, the university had done too little for its protection.
A group of students, former students and members of Palestinian staff sued Columbia University accusing the New York University of having adopted discriminatory practices against the community...
Palestinian Students Sue Columbia University Over Alleged Discrimination
Current and former Palestinian students and faculty have filed a lawsuit against Columbia University, alleging discriminatory practices against Palestinians. The case was filed in New York, highlighting ongoing tensions and demands for accountability within academic institutions since late 2023.
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Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University alleging discrimination
WASHINGTON: A group of current and former Palestinian students and staff have sued Columbia University, alleging discriminatory treatment by the school against its Palestinian community since late 2023, according to a court filing in New York.The lawsuit said the university failed to protect its Palestinian m
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