Acting President of Columbia University Claire Shipman Welcomed by boo and hymn.Free Mahmoud“When she brought the podium to speak at the school’s graduation ceremony Tuesday.
Video posted on social media showed the crew being paused while the student hecked her before starting her speech.
"I know many of you are a little frustrated by me, I know you are frustrated by the government. And I know we have a strong, strong tradition of free speech at this university. I always have a attitude toward feedback and I get feedback now," Shipman said at the beginning of her speech, allowing another round of boos.
After a later speech, Shipman was interrupted by a student who shouted “Mahmoud” Still in custody in Louisiana.
Khalil Green Card - is a vocal member of the Colombian protest against the Gaza War. Khalil was not charged with any crime, but the Trump administration believes that the reason he should be deported was that Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined his presence in the United States and that the protests constituted "adverse foreign policy consequences." The government also accused Khalil of alleged immigration fraud. His lawyers have objections to both claims.
Louisiana immigration judge ruled last month that the government can Continue to expel Khalilsaid she had no right to object to Rubio's determination, which was rarely used. However, she suspended the immigration fraud charges. In New Jersey, another case is underway in which attorneys question the legality of Khalil's detention.
Khalil is Among the students Those who were detained or signed a visa were in the event of the Trump administration cracking down on what it calls anti-Semitism or pro-Hanmas activities. Civil rights groups criticized the moves, accusing the government of punishing students’ political beliefs and violating their First Amendment.
Among the people targeted by the government is Mohsen MahdawiHe is a 34-year-old U.S. resident who was detained in midterm during a citizenship interview in Vermont. He was released On April 30, a federal judge in Vermont ruled that Mahdawi could be punished for protected speech.
Mahdawi graduated from Colombia on Monday, dressed in keffiyeh and showed justice scale at the ceremony when receiving her diploma. Before the ceremony, he told CBS News that he felt "a mix of emotions," including "a feeling of victory." He said he plans to return to school to pursue a graduate degree.
Shipman has served as acting president of Colombia since late March when she took over as interim president Katrina Armstrong Former university president Dr. Minouche Shafik resigns The following criticize She handled it Protesting Israel - Hamas War and the accusation Anti-Semitism on campus.