The U.S. Department of Education has accused Columbia University of violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by not adequately protecting Jewish students from harassment. The Office for Civil Rights and Health and Human Services stated that the university's failure to act on persistent complaints fosters a discriminatory environment that obstructs equal educational opportunities. Secretary Linda McMahon highlighted the necessity for institutional accountability and urged Columbia's accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, to enforce compliance. This development underscores the importance of regulatory bodies in maintaining educational standards and protecting student rights in the face of discrimination.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon criticized Columbia University for its seeming indifference toward ongoing harassment of Jewish students, stressing that institutional accountability is essential.
The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights indicated that Columbia University's inaction on the harassment faced by Jewish students is a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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