President Trump has been urged by a conservative think tank to create a new contract for universities, requiring them to stop participating in social and political activism. Institutions must abolish DEI structures and openly declare data on race, admissions, and class rank. The statement emphasizes that harsh penalties must be enforced against those disrupting university activities. It accuses universities of contributing to tyranny through public initiatives that infringe on rights, citing recent civil unrest and political events as drivers of this shift.
The Manhattan Statement on Higher Education calls for making universities accountable by revoking public benefits if they engage in social and political activism.
The statement mandates that universities impose severe penalties on disruptions, including suspension and expulsion for vandalism or interruptions of university operations.
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