Trump DOJ Targets George Washington University Over Civil Rights in Gaza Protest Fallout
Trump’s DOJ accuses George Washington University of civil rights violations over 2024 Gaza protests, escalating crackdown on U.S. colleges.
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Columbia University Faces Loss of Accreditation Over Antisemitism Allegations Amid Pro-Palestine Protests
In a major escalation of tensions, Columbia University Faces Loss of Accreditation Over Antisemitism Allegations Amid Pro-Palestine Protests. The U.S. Department of Education has formally notified Columbia University’s accrediting agency that the university is in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws. The department concluded that Columbia “acted with deliberate indifference” toward the harassment of Jewish students on campus during recent pro-Palestinian protests, putting its accreditation and hundreds of millions in federal funding at risk.
Trump Administration Escalates Funding Cuts to Harvard, Sparking Legal Showdown Over Discrimination, DEI, and Free Speech
In a dramatic escalation of its standoff with elite academic institutions, Trump Administration Escalates Funding Cuts to Harvard, Sparking Legal Showdown Over Discrimination, DEI, and Free Speech. The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is terminating another $450 million in federal grants to Harvard University, citing ongoing concerns over antisemitism and campus discrimination.