Trump Administration Expands Crackdown on Ivy League Universities Over Antisemitism Allegations

Brown University faces a $510 million funding freeze as Harvard negotiates compliance and international student deportations continue.

The Trump administration plans to freeze $510 million in federal grants to Brown University, citing alleged failures to address antisemitism tied to pro-Palestinian activism.
Harvard University is negotiating with federal authorities to prevent the loss of $9 billion in grants and contracts, with demands including the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.
Columbia University has already lost $400 million in federal funding after complying with federal conditions, while Princeton and other elite universities face ongoing investigations.
Hundreds of international students involved in pro-Palestinian protests have had their visas revoked, with some detained and deported under national security justifications.
Critics argue the administration’s measures threaten free speech, academic freedom, and constitutional protections, raising broader concerns about government overreach in higher education.