Columbia lays off nearly 180 employees over funding cuts
Columbia says it's laying off nearly 180 employees after the Trump administration cut more than $400 in funding.
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Columbia says it's laying off nearly 180 employees after the Trump administration cut more than $400 in funding.
A Columbia University student detained during a citizenship interview is free for now. Mohsen Mahdawi led protests against Israel's war in Gaza and has been held in ICE custody for two weeks. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has more about the judge's decision to release him.
The decision means Mahdawi is released from detention while his legal case proceeds. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Columbia University student has been in custody in Vermont since he was detained at a citizenship appointment two weeks ago.
A 25-hour "speak out" in support of academic freedom at Columbia University came to an end on Tuesday, which was also the 100th day of President Trump's second term.
Wednesday, a judge will decide whether Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was detained by ICE two weeks ago, will be released or deported.
A 25-hour "speak out" in support of academic freedom at Columbia University came to an end on Tuesday, which was also the 100th day of President Trump's second term. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has a look at the impact of the president's policies and reaction from our area.
Columbia University faculty, staff, students and alumni are staging a 25-hour speak out Monday.
Organizers say their broad message is about protecting academic freedom, human rights and university funding.
The Trump administration's decision to freeze billions in federal funds to Harvard and other colleges set off a fierce debate among New Yorkers.
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil's attorneys are asking an immigration judge to terminate his deportation case.
A Columbia University student detained by federal agents while at his citizenship appointment will have to wait until next week to learn if he will be released.
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Mahmoud Khalil's wife gave birth Monday, while the Columbia grad student and Palestinian activist remains in ICE custody in Louisiana.
We're hearing from the latest Columbia University activist detained by federal agents. Mohsen Mahdawi was taken into custody Monday in Vermont. Just before his detainment, he spoke to CBS News. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Lawyers for the Palestinian student who participated in protests at Columbia University say they currently do not know where he is being held. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Mohsen Mahdawi is the second Columbia University activist taken into ICE custody. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Khalil's supporters say his deportation would create a chilling effect on free speech across the nation. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The Department of Homeland Security has until 5 p.m. Wednesday to provide evidence that Mahmoud Khalil should be deported, or else she'll drop the case Friday, a judge said.
The Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist is scheduled to appear before a judge in Louisiana.
Activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
The Trump administration has targeted international students in wake of pro-Palestinian protests and other activities.
In a written decision Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz in Newark said jurisdiction over the case should remain in New Jersey since Khalil was being held there at the time his lawyer's filed their Habeas Corpus petition.
A group of Columbia University alumni torn up their diplomas Saturday as part of a protest.
