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US Justice Dept probes Columbia war protests for terrorism violations, official says

The Department of Justice announced an investigation into Columbia University for potential terrorism offenses linked to campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war that occurred over the last two years.
The Trump administration has intensified scrutiny on Columbia University, revoking $400 million in funding and revoking visas of individuals linked to campus protests deemed pro-Hamas.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has been arrested and is facing deportation due to actions deemed threatening to U.S. Foreign policy, a claim contested by his legal representatives.
Department of Homeland Security agents conducted a search at Columbia related to an immigration investigation, questioning whether Columbia violated civil rights laws.

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Tulsa World

DOJ investigates more student protestors

NEW YORK — The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed "illegal aliens" on its campus, one of its top officials said Friday, as the Trump administration intensified its campaign to deport people who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations…

6 hours ago·Tulsa, United States

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World Socialist Web Site

Second anti-genocide student protester at Columbia arrested by Trump's immigration police

On Friday, Trump’s Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche threatened to pursue “terrorism” charges against universities and students for previously protesting war crimes and ethnic cleansing.

12 hours ago·United States

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The Independent

DOJ to investigate Columbia and its students for terrorism, top official says

Department of Homeland Security has already sent multiple agents to campus in last two weeks

12 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Helena Independent Record

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The Justice Department investigates, punishes more student protesters

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed "illegal aliens" as the Trump administration intensified its campaign to deport people who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations last year.

13 hours ago·Helena, United States

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