Despite 'Ban,' Anti-Israel Groups at Columbia Are Mounting Disruptive Protests, as University Fails To Crack Down
Columbia University is failing to crack down on unauthorized pro-Palestinian and pro-Hamas student protests despite suspending two anti-Israel student groups.
The groups have yet to be reinstated but protests continue to disrupt student life on campus. [ more ]
Columbia Suspends Pro-Palestine Student Groups Amid Crackdown on Free Speech
Two campus Palestine groups, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), have been suspended by Columbia University for violating university policies and holding unauthorized events.
The suspension means the groups cannot hold events on campus or receive university funding; lifting the suspension is contingent on demonstrating compliance with university policies and engaging in consultations with university officials.
The decision has been criticized as an attempt to restrict free speech and has sparked controversy among pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups. [ more ]