More than 50 universities under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown

Investigations into University Practices

The Trump administration is actively investigating numerous colleges and universities over allegations of race-based programs and the handling of anti-Semitism incidents. Columbia University has attracted significant attention due to a letter from the administration outlining dramatic changes required for continued federal funding, which includes revising student discipline policies and placing academic departments under federal oversight. This intervention raised alarm among free speech advocates, particularly regarding the vague demands for oversight of the Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies department. The administration's approach signifies a rare use of federal power to enforce compliance among educational institutions tied to government funding.