The Trump administration announced a significant reduction of $400 million in funds to Columbia University, citing a lack of action in protecting Jewish students. This decision was made by a task force recently established to address antisemitism in higher education. Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized the accountability of universities while Columbia officials expressed intentions to cooperate in restoring funding. The university has faced criticism from Republican officials partly due to protests regarding Israel, escalating tensions around the institution's responses to pro-Palestinian sentiments.
"For too long, Columbia has abandoned that obligation to Jewish students studying on its campus. Today, we demonstrate to Columbia and other universities that we will not tolerate their appalling inaction any longer."
"We take Columbia's legal obligations seriously ... and are committed to combating antisemitism," a spokesperson said in an email to Inside Higher Ed.
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