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The U.S. administration under Trump accused Columbia University of violating federal civil rights laws by allegedly ignoring antisemitic harassment on campus starting from October 2023. The Office of Civil Rights within the Department of Health and Human Services claimed Columbia failed to protect Jewish students, citing a hostile environment that has persisted for over 19 months. The university was criticized for not establishing effective mechanisms to combat antisemitism and for failing to investigate incidents and enforce policies.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff