Breaking news: Justice Dept. orders to investigate Columbia protesters raised internal alarms
A top official is said to have pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them.
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May 1, 2025, 4:22 p.m. ET

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Orders to Investigate Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms in Justice Dept.

Behind the scenes, a top Justice Department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.

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