In an unprecedented move, a coalition of 13 federal judges has expressed its intention not to hire students from Columbia University or its law school due to the university’s response to recent student protests. These protests were centered around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the judges have criticized the premier institution in strong terms, terming it as an “incubator of bigotry”.
The judges conveyed their stance in a letter to the President of Columbia University. This letter was made public by U.S. District Judge Alan Albright, bringing to light the depth of the issue. Although reactions across the legal and academic community are varied, it is clear that the repercussions of this situation will be immense and far-reaching.
A complete account of this dispute and the follow-up reactions can be found in the original coverage by Law360.