Columbia Student Sues University Over Suspension

Khymani James, a Columbia University student suspended for making inflammatory remarks about Zionists, filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming it succumbed to external pressures and that his comments were a reaction to threats he received. In a separate incident, a gunman held Jewish students at gunpoint during a Rosh Hashanah dinner in Michigan, prompting a police investigation. Meanwhile, Tulane University commemorated the one-year anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel with a memorial for victims, which was contrasted by a pro-Palestinian protest nearby, illustrating the ongoing campus divide over the Israel-Palestine conflict. Across the U.S., student activism has surged in response to the conflict, with various events and protests organized over the past year. Meanwhile, Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth emphasized the importance of fostering open discourse around controversial topics on campus. The continuing violence in the region has resulted in significant casualties and displacement on both sides, further fueling tensions.