Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter suspended from Barnard College over Pro-Palestinian protests

Isra Hirsi (Courtesy of Isra Hirsi via X) Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, has been suspended from Barnard College for her involvement in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University. Hirsi, a junior at Barnard in New York City, one of Columbia University’s four undergraduate colleges, announced her suspension on social media, stating she and two other students were penalized for supporting Palestinians. “I’ve received notice that I am one of three students suspended for standing in solidarity with Palestinians facing genocide,” Hirsi wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. She highlighted her involvement with Columbia University Apartheid Divest and her clean disciplinary record during her time at Barnard. “In my three years at [Barnard College, I have never been reprimanded or received any disciplinary warnings,” Hirsi wrote. She said despite the suspension, her advocacy will continue. “Those of us in Gaza Solidarity Encampment will not be intimidated,” she said. “We will stand resolute until our demands are met. Our demands include divestment from companies complicit in genocide, transparency of [Columbia’s] investments and FULL amnesty for all students facing repression.” Omar’s Continued Calls for a Cease-Fire Hirsi’s suspension comes after her mother’s constant calls for a cease-fire....