The Trump administration is intensifying its assault on higher education by pressuring universities to eliminate diversity programs and reducing funding for research. The Department of Education has launched investigations into over 60 colleges, while the Department of Homeland Security is sending agents to campuses to apprehend noncitizen individuals involved in pro-Palestinian activities. These actions reflect an alarming trend characterized by authoritarian tactics aimed at controlling academic discourse and dismantling long-standing government partnerships with educational institutions, exemplified by cases like Columbia University facing major financial repercussions for perceived inaction against harassment.
The Trump administration has pressured universities into shutting down diversity and equity programs, terminated research grants, and opened investigations into over 60 institutions.
The Department of Homeland Security has started deploying agents on campuses to target noncitizen students and faculty involved in pro-Palestinian advocacy, escalating tensions.
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