Columbia University Takes Action Against Student Groups Amid Israel-Palestine Conflict

Columbia University has suspended two student groups, Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, for the rest of the fall semester, citing repeated violations of school policies. The suspension comes after an unauthorized event involving "threatening rhetoric and intimidation." The groups will not be eligible to hold events on campus or receive university funding, and the suspension will be lifted only if they demonstrate a commitment to compliance with university policies and engage in consultations with university officials. Some students expressed concerns about stifling free speech and called for collaboration with the student groups.