Columbia University is under scrutiny from its academic community concerning its response to the Trump administration's visa cancellations for international students. Despite the reinstatement of these visas, professors argue that the university should have actively defended its students against what they deem an illegal removal process. This situation is compounded by the university's history of conflict with the administration over student protests related to geopolitical issues, leading to funding revocations and ongoing negotiations concerning federal support.
"The Trump administration is backing off of a stupid and illegal course of action because they don't want the embarrassment of losing in court, which they absolutely would."
Columbia has been the focus of the administration's ire after students sustained protests last year against Israel's bombing campaign, which has now claimed roughly 50,000 Palestinian lives.
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