Members of the US Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, including the Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services, Education, and the US General Services Administration, announced on Friday morning that $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University will be rescinded, citing the university’s “continued inaction” in addressing antisemitism on campus.
“These cancellations represent the first round of action and additional cancellations are expected to follow,” the task force wrote in a statement.
On Monday, the task force notified Columbia University’s Acting President of a comprehensive review of the university’s federal contracts and grants amid ongoing investigations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The review follows reports of “chaos” and “anti-Semitic harassment” on campus since Hamas’ attack on Israel in October 2023.
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