In Video: Columbia University disciplines student protesters who seized campus building last year

Columbia University Suspends and Expels Students Involved in Pro-Palestinian Protests

Breaking News: Update from New York

In a sudden turn of events, Columbia University has announced that it has suspended and expelled some students who took part in a pro-Palestinian protest on its campus last spring. The university has also temporarily revoked the diplomas of some students who have since graduated.

Details Emerge

According to the university, its Judiciary Board has been investigating the students who occupied Hamilton Hall during the protests in late April. The board has determined that some of the students will face multi-year suspensions, while others will have their degrees temporarily revoked. Additionally, the university has announced that it will expel some students altogether.

Connection to Recent Protests at Trump Tower

This news comes as police are arresting nearly 100 protesters outside Trump Tower in Manhattan, where a sit-in has been underway demanding the release of Muddie Khil, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate who was detained by ICE over the weekend.

Callie Maya Eagleland Reports from the Scene

I’m here outside Trump Tower where the protests are still ongoing. The protesters are holding a sit-in, calling for the release of Muddie Khil, the pro-Palestinian activist who was detained by ICE over the weekend. The news from Columbia University is just breaking, and it’s gaining traction as protests gain momentum across the city.

Columbia University’s Statement

In a statement, Columbia University said that it takes allegations of discrimination and misconduct very seriously and that its students are expected to adhere to the university’s policies and regulations. The university has announced that it will be taking measures to address the actions of the students involved in the protests.

Federal Funding Cuts

It’s worth noting that the U.S. government recently announced that it will be cutting over $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, a move that has been met with strong resistance from the university and its students.

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