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Federal Judge Blocks Attempt to Deport Columbia Student Over Pro-Palestinian Activism

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NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration cannot proceed with plans to deport Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student, stemming from her involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The decision from Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald, who sits in the Southern District of New York, marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal claims against the administration’s actions targeting similar student activists. Chung, a 21-year-old undergraduate and legal permanent U.S. resident, initiated legal action after federal officers attempted to arrest her for deportation directly from her university housing. Judge Buchwald, in her … Read more

Columbia Couple Files Lawsuit Against Police for Forceful Home Entry and Assault During Child Custody Operation

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Columbia, MO — A local couple from Columbia has filed a federal lawsuit claiming significant injuries and emotional trauma following an aggressive police raid at their home in June 2023. DJ and Joy Lynch allege that the incident, involving the Columbia Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit, resulted in both physical harm and psychological distress. According to the legal documents submitted to the Western District of Missouri, the encounter took place on June 22, when six officers arrived at the Lynches’ residence in northeastern Columbia to assist in the custody retrieval of their children. The lawsuit … Read more

Free Speech or National Security? Columbia Grad Student Faces Deportation Amidst Campus Protest Controversy

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New York, NY — In a recent court ruling, Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was ordered to remain detained in Louisiana until further legal proceedings, despite ongoing legal challenges against the Trump administration’s attempt to deport him due to his involvement in campus protests over Israel. Khalil, a 30-year-old permanent U.S. resident and married to an American citizen, has become a central figure in a broader debate surrounding free speech and advocacy for Palestinian rights. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the federal courthouse in Manhattan, voicing their opposition to Khalil’s arrest last Saturday and … Read more

Judge to Review Case of Columbia University Activist Facing Deportation Amid Free Speech Concerns

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New York, NY – A court hearing is set for Wednesday following the controversial arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University demonstrator, who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. Khalil, a legal permanent resident with a green card, was apprehended amid allegations of affiliating with terrorist groups, an accusation he vehemently denies. Khalil, known for leading vocal protests against Israel’s military actions in Gaza at Columbia, has become a focal point in broader discussions about free speech and the rights of activists on college campuses. His arrest this past … Read more