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University Suspension and Gender Affirming Care Ruling
Columbia University suspended students at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment for protesting against the university's refusal to divest from Israel. The students occupied the main lawn for almost two weeks, leading to their suspension and ban from university housing and academic buildings. On the other hand, a federal appeals court mandated certain state insurance plans to cover gender affirming care, marking a significant victory for transgender individuals in cases from West Virginia and North Carolina. The court deemed the policies discriminatory, affirming lower court rulings and providing hope that all individuals, regardless of gender identity, will receive necessary healthcare.