In a May 23, 2025, letter to DePaul University, attorneys representing student organizers warned the University that it is at risk of violating federal civil rights laws by enabling a hostile environment for Palestinian, Arab, Muslim, and associated students. The letter calls on DePaul to cease all discriminatory investigations and sanctions of Palestine advocacy groups and take steps to address anti-Palestinian racism on campus. A legal hold notice was attached, indicating that the students are prepared to take their case to court if necessary.

Palestine Legal today announced the filing of a "friend of the court" brief in the lawsuit filed by detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and other Columbia students against the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Trump Administration. The brief argues that the Congressional request for thousands of pages of private student records is a clear attempt to suppress First Amendment-protected speech supporting Palestinian rights, which is neither their role nor within their power.