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Mahmoud Khalil Files Lawsuit Against Columbia University Over Alleged Harassment

Mahmoud Khalil has filed a lawsuit against Columbia University, alleging the institution failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists from harassment and retaliated against them for reporting it. The lawsuit claims that the university's actions led to Khalil's detention by immigration agents and contributed to a hostile environment for Palestinian students. Khalil seeks damages and restoration of access to the campus.

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Mahmoud Khalil has filed a lawsuit against Columbia University, alleging the institution failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists from harassment and retaliated against them for reporting it. The lawsuit claims that the university's actions led to Khalil's detention by immigration agents and contributed to a hostile environment for Palestinian students. Khalil seeks damages and restoration of access to the campus.

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Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia University failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists

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Mahmoud Khalil Files Lawsuit Against Columbia University Over Alleged Harassment