**Columbia University Takes Action Against Students**
Columbia University has taken action against students who took part in a pro-Palestinian protest last spring. The university suspended and expelled some students who occupied Hamilton Hall, a campus facility.
**Protest and Arrests**
The protest was held in April to show support for Gaza during the war. Students barricaded themselves inside Hamilton Hall. Police arrested dozens of people at the request of Columbia University officials. No one was charged with a crime.
**Funding Withdrawn**
The Trump administration has withdrawn $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University because it did not do enough to fight antisemitism on campus. This is a third of the university’s annual budget.
**Student Activist Detained**
A student activist, Mahmoud Khalil, was arrested and detained by immigration authorities on Saturday. He remains in detention in Louisiana after a court hearing on Wednesday. The case has raised questions about free speech on college campuses and the legal process for deporting permanent residents from the US.
**University’s Response**
Columbia University issued sanctions against students who took part in the protest, including suspension and expulsion. The university said it is committed to enforcing its rules and improving its disciplinary process.