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Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the university and a dean, alleging that 'Columbia did not care' about his treatment. The lawsuit adds a new legal front to Khalil's high-profile case, which previously drew national attention over his detention and activism. The suit is likely to intensify scrutiny of how universities have handled pro-Palestinian student activism amid the ongoing Gaza war, raising questions about institutional accountability and free speech protections on campus.