US cancels $400 million in grants and contracts to Columbia University over antisemitism allegations

 

US cancels $400 million in grants and contracts to Columbia University over antisemitism allegations


President Donald Trump’s administration has canceled grants and contracts totaling $400 million to Columbia University due to “inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students,” the Education Department said on Friday.

Columbia was at the center of college protests in which demonstrators demanded an end to US support for Israel due to the civilian deaths and humanitarian crisis caused by Israel’s assault on Gaza.

There were allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobia in protests and counterprotests. In response, Columbia set up a new disciplinary committee and ramped up its own investigations into students critical of Israel, alarming free speech advocates.

Now, after the announcement of canceled grants and funding, Columbia vowed to work with the government to try to get the money back.

“We take Columbia’s legal obligations seriously and understand how serious this announcement is and are committed to combatting antisemitism and ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff,” the university said in a statement, as reported by the Associated Press.

This post has been updated with the statement from Columbia.

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