ICE arrests Palestinian activist who led Columbia protests
Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's student encampment protests, has been arrested by ICE.
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Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's student encampment protests, has been arrested by ICE.
Some Columbia professors are condemning the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist who led the encampment protest in 2024. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Khalil's attorney says he may have been transferred as far as Louisiana after ICE agents arrested him in New York City. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
It comes after the Trump administration cut millions of dollars in grants and contracts to the university, and threatened to deport campus agitators. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
According to Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer, ICE agents took him into custody on Saturday night at his university-owned apartment. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Trump administration moved Friday to cancel $400 million in grants to and federal contracts with Columbia University, citing antisemitic incidents on campus.
The Trump administration moved Friday to cancel $400 million in grants and contracts to Columbia University, citing "the school's continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students." CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Approximately 50 pro-Palestinian protesters were demonstrating in the library on Wednesday afternoon, police said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Approximately 50 pro-Palestinian protesters were demonstrating in the library on Wednesday afternoon, police said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Trump says any school that "allows illegal protests" will lose federal funds, as his administration launches a review of Columbia University.
Local lawmakers are bringing guests that they hope will shed some light on the country's problems. Also, there are concerns about what tariffs will mean for inflation. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and Jennifer McLogan have the latest.
The Trump administration announced it is reviewing Columbia's federal contracts, citing ongoing investigations into potential violations of the Civil Rights Act.
What is known as College Walk through the heart of Columbia University is now at the heart of a legal battle.
What is known as College Walk through the heart of Columbia University is now at the heart of a legal battle. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin explains why.
Columbia University says it is increasing campus security after an incident involving protesters.
Suspensions are upheld for two student groups at Columbia University after a lawsuit was dismissed.
The Liberty's WNBA championship run has motivated the successful NYU and Columbia programs to keep up their excellence.
Some Harlem residents are taking issue with neighboring Columbia University, voicing concerns about displacement and community relations.
Some Harlem residents are taking issue with a specific neighbor: Columbia University. Chopper 2 shows some of Columbia's expansion in the area, including a new dorm tower on 125th Street. University officials heard from locals about it, and so did CBS News New York's Doug Williams.
Protests were held all over New York City on Monday as demonstrators on both sides spoke their minds over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore, Lisa Rozner, Mahsa Saeidi and Zinnia Maldonado have the latest.
One year after the Oct. 7 attack, people across New York and New Jersey are remembering the victims and calling for the hostages to be released. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore and Zinnia Maldonado have team coverage.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
Protests of the Israel-Hamas war were being held Tuesday outside Columbia University on the first day of classes.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore spoke to people on both sides of the issue.
The statue was doused with red paint just before noon on Tuesday, the first day of classes. Chopper 2's Jim Smith reports.
