Three graduate students from Columbia University have filed a lawsuit after being suspended for attending protests advocating for Gaza. They allege unfair targeting and harassment by the university, claiming that the institution violated its own disciplinary procedures due to pressure from influential donors and local political figures. In a related development, Harvard University is facing similar scrutiny from nearly 200 members of its community, who have raised concerns about a hostile environment towards supporters of Palestinian human rights. The atmosphere on campuses regarding these issues continues to evolve amidst broader societal debates.
Columbia University's disciplinary actions against graduate students involved in pro-Palestine protests prompted a lawsuit citing harassment and unlawful persecution due to their protected speech.
A civil suit filed against Columbia alleges that the university disregarded established procedures while succumbing to external pressures to discipline students for their activism.
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