Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia, accusing it of ‘indifference’ to harassment of pro-Palestinian protesters

Why is pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil suing Columbia University?

Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia University and its dean for alleged institutional racism targeting pro-Palestine students.

Sep 15, 2026

Mahmoud Khalil Says Columbia Failed to Protect Pro-Palestinian Students

In a federal lawsuit, Mr. Khalil and other former student activists say the university was deliberately indifferent to their harassment even before the 2023 Hamas attacks.

Sep 14, 2026

Mahmoud Khalil sues Columbia, accusing it of ‘indifference’ to harassment of pro-Palestinian protesters

Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian demonstrator targeted by the Trump administration, and other former Columbia University student activists are suing their alma mater over its alleged indifference to harassment they faced there. The lawsuit filed Monday alleges Columbia violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act when dealing with incidents against the Palestine Working…

Sep 14, 2026