Columbia University Faces Federal Pressure Over Mask Ban Implementation
Interim President Katrina Armstrong reaffirms commitment to policy changes after private assurances to faculty cast doubt on compliance with Trump administration mandates.
- Columbia University is implementing a mask ban and revised disciplinary policies to regain $400 million in federal funding revoked by the Trump administration.
- Interim President Katrina Armstrong publicly pledged to enforce the changes but privately assured faculty that no significant alterations would occur, raising concerns about transparency.
- Masked protests on March 24, 2025, challenged the announced mask ban, highlighting ongoing campus dissent and enforcement ambiguity.
- A new lawsuit accuses Columbia student groups of acting as public relations arms for Hamas, citing alleged ties to anti-Israel demonstrations and propaganda.
- The Trump administration's demands are part of a broader effort to address antisemitism on campuses, sparking debates over academic freedom and federal overreach.
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