Trump Administration Targets 60 Universities in Antisemitism Crackdown

Federal investigations and funding cuts escalate as colleges face scrutiny over alleged antisemitic harassment and discrimination.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched investigations into 60 colleges and universities for alleged antisemitic harassment and discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Columbia University had $400 million in federal funding canceled, with officials citing the institution's failure to protect Jewish students from harassment during pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.
A January executive order by President Trump directed stricter enforcement against antisemitism on campuses, including monitoring international students involved in protests and considering deportation for alleged violations.
Prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate, was arrested by federal immigration authorities under a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, sparking legal challenges from civil rights groups.
The Education Department warned universities that failure to address antisemitic incidents could result in severe penalties, including the loss of federal funding.