Columbia University alters policies to regain funding, sparking academic freedom concerns.

College students, especially non-U.S. citizens, face increased risks like arrest and deportation for pro-Palestinian activism. Columbia University agreed to change policies, including restricting protest activities and adopting a new definition of antisemitism, to restore $400 million in federal funding cut due to student protests. This decision sparked concerns over academic freedom, with faculty filing a lawsuit over free speech violations. The changes have also affected ongoing research projects at the university.