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Trump Administration Pushes for Judicial Oversight of Columbia University Over Antisemitism Policies

The White House seeks a consent decree to enforce compliance with federal directives, leveraging $400 million in withheld funding as negotiations continue.

Columbia University faculty protest university concessions to President Donald Trump
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Students stage a walk-out protest at Columbia University’s Low Library steps to condemn the presence of U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on campus and call for the release of Mahmoud Khalil in New York City, U.S., March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Dana Edwards/File Photo
Muslim protestors pray outside the main campus of Columbia University during a demonstration to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at the university, in New York City, U.S., March 14, 2025. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo

Overview

  • The Trump administration is pursuing a consent decree to legally bind Columbia University to federal mandates on combating antisemitism, ensuring long-term compliance under judicial oversight.
  • Columbia previously agreed to policy changes, including stricter protest regulations and academic oversight, to regain access to $400 million in frozen federal funding.
  • Federal officials remain skeptical of Columbia's commitment to the reforms, prompting the push for a court-enforced agreement that could last years and include penalties for noncompliance.
  • The consent decree would require Columbia's voluntary agreement, though the university risks further funding delays or legal battles if it resists the proposal.
  • This move is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration to influence university policies on antisemitism and campus protests through financial and legal pressure.