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Trump Administration Issues Ultimatum to Columbia University Over Federal Funding

Tamara Brown by Tamara Brown
March 15, 2025
in Education, TRUMP ADMINISTRATION, U.S.
Trump Administration Issues Ultimatum to Columbia University Over Federal Funding
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The Trump administration brought increased pressure on Columbia University issuing strict conditions the institution must meet to regain $400 million in federal grants and contracts. The administration cited concerns over Columbia’s handling of antisemitism and pro-Palestinian demonstrations in 2024. Federal officials have set a March 20th deadline for compliance, as reported by The New York Times.

A letter from the Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, and General Services Administration outlined key mandates. Columbia must abolish the University Judicial Board, shift all disciplinary authority to the Office of the President, and grant Columbia Public Safety full law enforcement powers, including arrest authority. Additionally, the administration insisted that the university impose strict disciplinary actions—such as expulsions and multi-year suspensions—on students involved in the 2024 Hamilton Hall occupation.

One of the most controversial demands is that Columbia adopt a formal definition of antisemitism and implement strict policies addressing anti-Zionist discrimination. The administration also called for a campus-wide mask ban, with exceptions for religious and health-related reasons, and increased oversight of student organizations to ensure compliance with university policies. Another significant condition is the placement of the Middle East, South Asian, and African Studies departments under academic receivership for at least five years, removing faculty control. The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia has strongly criticized these measures, with its director Jameel Jaffer calling the letter “an ultimatum that threatens the university’s integrity.”

Columbia University officials acknowledged receipt of the letter and stated they are reviewing its contents. “We remain committed to advancing our mission, supporting our students, and addressing all forms of discrimination and hatred on our campus,” a university spokesperson stated. However, critics argue that the administration’s demands violate academic freedom and could set a precedent for federal intervention in higher education policies.

Before receiving the letter, Columbia had already taken disciplinary action, expelling and suspending multiple students connected to last year’s protests. These disciplinary measures align with the administration’s broader push for stricter campus governance. Meanwhile, federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security recently searched two student rooms at Columbia, though no arrests were made.

With the March 20th deadline approaching, Columbia faces mounting pressure to comply or risk permanently losing federal funding. The controversy has ignited national debates over government intervention in universities, campus free speech, and student activism, with potential long-term consequences for higher education institutions across the U.S.

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