Donna Lieberman
Donna Lieberman is the executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), an organization dedicated to defending civil liberties and civil rights in New York. She has been a prominent voice in civil rights advocacy, particularly in issues surrounding free speech and government overreach. Recently, she criticized the Trump administration's decision to cut $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University, calling it an unconstitutional effort to suppress free speech and censor viewpoints that are critical of Israel. Lieberman's advocacy emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of all individuals, particularly in the context of controversial political issues.
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New York Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Donna Lieberman called for condemnation of Lander's arrest.
NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by ICE
United Kingdom· 2025-06-17
New York Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Donna Lieberman said the arrest, which she claimed was motivated by Lander 'asking questions,' was an abuse of power and a threat to democracy.
Brad Lander arrested by ICE agents for allegedly assaulting federal officer
United States· 2025-06-17
Donna Lieberman is the head of the New York Civil Liberties Union who believes Khalil will receive a fairer hearing in New Jersey.
What’s next in the case of Mahmoud Khalil after immigration judge says he can be deported?United States· 2025-04-13
Donna Lieberman condemned the university's capitulation to Trump's demands, emphasizing the risk to academic freedom.
Universidade de Columbia cede às exigências de Trump e anuncia reforma após corte de verbas
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-22
Donna Lieberman is the executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union who condemned Columbia University's response to Trump's demands.
Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changes
Canada· 2025-03-22Donna Lieberman is the executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union and part of Khalil's legal team.
Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest has chilling effect on free speech at US collegesUnited States· 2025-03-16
Donna Lieberman is the Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union who criticized Khalil's detention as a violation of rights.
La detención de estudiantes propalestinos plantea los límites de la libertad de expresión en EE UU y aviva el fantasma del macartismo | Internacional
Spain· 2025-03-16
Donna Lieberman, one of Khalil's lawyers, claimed that his deportation is an attempt to silence political criticism.
סוכני הגירה פשטו על קולומביה, פרקליט מנהיג המחאה: "המעצר
Israel· 2025-03-14
Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, criticized the government's actions against Khalil as an attempt to intimidate students.
Mahmoud Khalil: Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detainedUnited States· 2025-03-14
One of his lawyers, Donna Lieberman, told CNN on Friday in a TV interview: 'This is a targeted, retaliatory and extreme attack on the right of free expression.'
Mahmoud Khalil ‘felt as though he was being kidnapped’, lawyers say | Mahmoud KhalilUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14Donna Lieberman, Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, criticized the selective punishment of Khalil for his political views.
Can protesting in the US be ‘illegal’? Trump warning raises constitutional questionsUnited States· 2025-03-13
Donna Lieberman, president of the New York Civil Liberties Union, described Khalil's deportation as a 'selective retaliation and extreme attack on the First Amendment'.
Quién es Mahmoud Khalid, el estudiante palestino de la Universidad de Columbia que fue detenido para ser deportado pese a ser residente permanente en EE.UU.
Nicaragua· 2025-03-13
NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman said in a statement that it is unconstitutional and unprecedented, but it is entirely consistent with Trump's long-held desire to silence views with which he disagrees and clamp down on protest.
US cancels $400 million in grants, contracts to Columbia University over antisemitism allegations
Tanzania· 2025-03-08
Donna Lieberman classified the funding cut as unconstitutional.
Trump retira subsídios e contratos da Universidade de Columbia no valor de US$ 400 milhõesLiechtenstein· 2025-03-07
The New York Civil Liberties Union’s executive director, Donna Lieberman, called the move an unconstitutional government effort.
Columbia University: Trump administration cancels $400M in grants and contractsUnited States· 2025-03-07