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Barnard College has suspended at least 53 students for participating in an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University. The students have been evicted from campus and lost access to most facilities, including healthcare and academic support. Some of the affected students have criticized the college’s decision, calling it “vile” and claiming that the school is not helping them find alternative housing. The college, however, has offered to lift the suspensions for students who agree to follow all Barnard rules during a probationary period.

Ilhan Omar, a history-making US Congresswoman, has expressed pride in her daughter Isra Hirsi’s activism at Columbia University, despite her suspension for participating in a pro-Palestine protest. Hirsi, a third-year student at Barnard College, organized a student coalition that led campaigns against the university’s relationships with companies supporting Israel. The protest resulted in the arrest of over 100 students, including Hirsi, who was suspended despite having no prior disciplinary warnings. Ilhan Omar has defended her daughter’s actions, denouncing the conflation of anti-war protests with anti-Semitism and highlighting the harassment faced by pro-Palestinian students at Columbia. Hirsi’s suspension and Omar’s unwavering support have sparked conversations about the intersection of politics, activism, and the experiences of immigrant families in the US.

Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, has spoken out about her suspension from Barnard College for her participation in a pro-Palestinian rally. Hirsi’s comments about being homeless and uncertain about her future have drawn criticism from some conservatives, who have questioned the validity of her claims. Hirsi has been a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights and has been critical of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Her suspension has sparked a debate about freedom of speech and the role of universities in addressing political activism.

Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, was suspended from Barnard College for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. Hirsi was charged with trespassing and held in zip ties for seven hours. She is effectively barred from entering campus during her suspension and has limited access to food and housing. Hirsi is concerned that Barnard is taking a harsher stand against protesting students than the overall university response.