Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained
The Trump administration is tightening its grip on efforts to quash pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses, even as a protest over the detention of activist Mahmoud Khalil flared at the president’s New York City residence and resistance efforts continue in the courts and beyond.
MUST SEE: Trump Tower occupied by Jewish protest group in support of pro-Palestine protester
In the must-see video above, members of a Jewish-led protest group took over the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday, March 13, to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil.
Jewish group fills Trump Tower’s lobby to protest effort to deport pro-Palestinian Columbia activist
NEW YORK (AP) — Demonstrators from a Jewish group filled the lobby of Trump Tower on Thursday to denounce the immigration arrest of a Columbia University activist who helped lead student protests on the Manhattan campus against Israel’s war in Gaza.
Columbia expels students over building takeover in pro-Palestinian protest
Columbia University announced punishments, including expulsions and suspensions, for students who occupied Hamilton Hall in a pro-Palestinian protest last year.
Jewish organizers occupy Trump Tower opposing Palestinian student's arrest
At least 100 people planned to be arrested as a form of protest against the detainment of Columbia University student, Mahmoud Khalil.
Columbia University punishes pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied building
Columbia University on Thursday said it had doled out a range of punishments to students who occupied a campus building last spring during pro-Palestinian protests. The announcement came a week after
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Trump 'slurred' Schumer as a Palestinian. In most parts of the world, it's a compliment.
Trump 'slurred' Schumer as a Palestinian. In most parts of the world, it's a compliment. (RNS) — Palestinians' nobility grows ...
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As ICE targets a Palestinian activist, some Jews are asking if this is the fight against antisemitism they signed up for
Leaders who denounced campus antisemitism caution about the use of the issue as justification for President Trump's broader ...
Among American Jews, a Schism Over ICE Arrest of Columbia Activist
Some organizations applauded the move. But the raid chilled other American Jews, even some who consider themselves supporters ...
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Nearly 100 Protesters, Jewish Activists, Detained over Khalil Arrest
Around 100 protesters detained during a sit-in at the Trump Tower in Manhattan demanding the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
Trump draws condemnation for using ‘Palestinian’ as a slur against Schumer
Rights groups roundly criticized the president’s remarks. “He’s not Jewish anymore,” Trump said of the Senate minority leader ...
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Arrest of Palestinian Columbia activist divides American Jews
Growing divisions split the American Jewish community between those defending Israel and concerned with Jewish safety, and ...
Rights Groups Condemn Trump for Using ‘Palestinian’ as a Slur Against Schumer
President Trump said Chuck Schumer was not “Jewish anymore” in comments that have been widely criticized as offensive.
Advocacy groups condemn Trump for using ‘Palestinian’ as a slur
Jewish and Muslim advocacy groups condemned President Trump for calling Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) a “Palestinian,” arguing he used it as a slur against the long-time lawmaker.
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Will Mahmoud Khalil Make Harvard Liberals Reconsider Palestine?
If Harvard truly values free speech and justice, those values must be applied universally, not with hesitation but with ...