Unions and students seek Columbia University board reforms after Trump deal

Students and faculty at Columbia University have launched a campaign to reform the institution's board of trustees. This action follows the board's decision to authorize police action against students protesting Israel's war on Gaza and a settlement with the Trump administration over alleged discrimination. Activists argue these decisions have suppressed free speech, compromised academic freedom, and resulted in hundreds of arrests and suspensions. The campaign aims to create a more transparent and representative board that is less willing to capitulate to external political pressure.