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Trump Administration's Legal Wins Against Columbia University

The Trump administration recently secured significant victories against Columbia University, which now faces the potential loss of $400 million in federal funding due to its compliance with demands aimed at addressing on-campus anti-Semitism. Following a series of violent protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, Columbia agreed to implement measures including a mask ban for protesters, requiring identification during demonstrations, and committing to a review of its Middle Eastern studies program. While these concessions are intended to initiate negotiations about the funding, Columbia is not guaranteed the return of the financial support and is still under scrutiny from the Department of Education. This situation highlights the administration's commitment to tackling anti-Semitic behaviors within educational institutions and the pressures these entities face in complying with federal mandates to avoid funding cuts.