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Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil has filed a lawsuit against Columbia University and its dean, alleging institutional racism targeting pro-Palestinian students. The suit adds to ongoing controversy over the university's handling of campus activism related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Khalil, who has been a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian campus organizing, argues the university's actions have disproportionately harmed students expressing solidarity with Palestinians. The case is expected to draw attention to broader debates over free speech and discrimination on US campuses.