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Palestinian Columbia student protester's challenge of arrest turns to US federal court

The article discusses a legal challenge brought by a Palestinian student at Columbia University, who was arrested during a protest against the university's investments in companies linked to Israel. The student, identified as Ahmad Awad, was charged with trespassing after participating in a sit-in at Columbia's Hamilton Hall. His case has escalated to a federal court where he argues that his arrest was a violation of his First Amendment rights, claiming that the university and police response was disproportionate and aimed at suppressing pro-Palestinian speech. The lawsuit contends that the university's actions were discriminatory and part of a broader pattern of stifling dissent related to Palestinian issues. This case has drawn attention to the ongoing debate over free speech on college campuses, particularly concerning protests related to international conflicts.

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