Overview

• The U.S. government has revoked $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing its alleged inaction against harassment of Jewish students.
• The decision follows accusations that Jewish students faced violence and intimidation on campus, particularly after the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
• The Trump administration warned of additional funding cuts, potentially affecting the university's total federal aid of $5 billion.
• Columbia University has pledged to review the government's announcement and reaffirmed its commitment to combating antisemitism and ensuring student safety.
• Critics of the funding cuts have raised concerns about potential suppression of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, emphasizing the need to distinguish between protest rights and antisemitism.