Recent Protests at Columbia University and Barnard College

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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