Jewish students advocating for Palestinian rights at Columbia University assert that their activism reflects their faith rather than opposition to it. They contend that mainstream narratives misrepresent their experiences, especially regarding accusations of anti-Semitism. Recently, students visited Washington, DC to share their stories with lawmakers, particularly focusing on the detention of fellow activist Mahmoud Khalil. Columbia has emerged as a critical site of protests against Israel, drawing national attention and sparking discussions about permissible activism on campus and the implications of labeling it anti-Semitic.
Earlier this year, Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil became the first student activist to be detained by the Trump administration and targeted for deportation.
Jewish students involved in protests at Columbia University say their pro-Palestinian activism is driven by their faith, not in spite of it.
The visibility has made Columbia a focal point for President Donald Trump's efforts to crack down on what he called illegal protests and campus anti-Semitism.
They met with at least 17 Democratic legislators from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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