Recent protests at Columbia University and Barnard College have led to the cancellation of $400 million in federal grants and contracts by the Trump administration's Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism. The task force is taking decisive action to address antisemitism on campuses and is assessing schools based on various criteria to protect Jewish students. Columbia University and Barnard College have faced backlash for allowing antisemitic conduct to continue.
Key Points
Cancellation of federal grants and contracts due to antisemitism
Protests at Columbia University and Barnard College
Assessment of schools by the Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism
Pros
Decisive action taken by the Joint Task Force to Combat Antisemitism to address antisemitism on campuses
Assessment of schools based on various criteria to protect Jewish students
Commitment from Columbia University to combat antisemitism
Cons
Cancellation of $400 million in federal grants and contracts affecting Columbia University
Backlash for allowing antisemitic conduct to continue on campus