US education crisis: Over 70 students suspended at Columbia for simply studying in protest site

Columbia University and Barnard College suspended over 70 students, including non-protesters and journalists, following a pro-Palestine protest at Butler Library on May 7. Students like Samra Moosa were penalized despite only studying at the site, sparking national outrage over racial profiling and due process violations. Faculty condemned the hasty disciplinary actions, while the Trump administration praised the crackdown. The incident highlights increasing political pressure on US campuses and deep concerns about civil liberties in higher education.