Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University over discrimination

Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University over discrimination MEE staff on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 17:30 Lawsuit accuses the university of surveillance, biased disciplinary proceedings and failing to protect Palestinians A pro-Israel supporter (right) confronts people at a vigil and

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 members fro

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - 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 faile

WASHINGTON, Aug 11 - 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.