Columbia University and a Jewish student agree on a settlement that imposes more safety measures

Columbia settles suit with Jewish student over encampments, promising additional security

The settlement came as Jewish-led Title VI investigations across the country are hitting stumbling blocks.

Columbia University Settles Lawsuit Alleging Failure to Protect Jewish Students

Grimacing pro-Hamas activist partakes in an anti-Israel demonstration at the Columbia University campus, in New York City, US, Feb. 2, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado Columbia University has settled a lawsuit in which it was accused by a student of neglecting its obligation to foster a safe learning environment amid riotous pro-Hamas protests that were held at the school throughout the final weeks of the academic year. The resolution of the case…

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Columbia University agrees to do more to protect students in settlement with Jewish student

Columbia University reached a settlement with a Jewish student on Tuesday, resulting in the Ivy League school's agreement to take additional steps to make its students feel safe on campus.The anonymous student alleged harassment and intimidation "from an extreme element within the on-campus Gaza war protests had forced Jewish (and other) students off Columbia's campus," the student's legal team said.The lawsuit, filed on April 29, said Columbia …

Columbia settles lawsuit with Jewish student, agrees to provide 24/7 safety escorts

The school will also create a 'Safe Passage Liaison,' whose duties include serving as the main contact for students with safety concerns regarding protests.

Columbia University settles lawsuit over unsafe environment amid campus protests

Columbia University settled a lawsuit brought by a Jewish student alleging that the school did not provide “a safe educational environment” for students during recent pro-Palestinian protests at the school. The school agreed to take action, including designating “a specific person to act as a Safe Passage Liaison to serve as the designated point of…