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Trump Administration Seeks Consent Decree to Enforce Columbia’s Antisemitism Policies

Negotiations tie $400 million in federal funding to Columbia’s compliance as deportation efforts target protest leaders.

Students stage a walk-out protest at Columbia University’s Low Library steps to condemn the presence of U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on campus and call for the release of Mahmoud Khalil in New York City, U.S., March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Dana Edwards/File Photo
Muslim protestors pray outside the main campus of Columbia University during a demonstration to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at the university, in New York City, U.S., March 14, 2025. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
People walk down a hallway on campus at Columbia University in New York City, U.S., April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Ryan Murphy/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Trump administration is pursuing a consent decree to legally enforce Columbia University's adherence to federal antisemitism guidelines.
  • Columbia’s federal funding of $400 million remains blocked, with the consent decree being a key condition for its restoration.
  • If enacted, the consent decree would place Columbia under long-term court oversight, with potential monetary penalties for non-compliance.
  • Columbia has already implemented significant policy changes, including stricter protest regulations and expanded Jewish studies programs, to align with federal directives.
  • The administration is also advancing deportation actions against foreign student protest leaders, with Mahmoud Khalil currently contesting his deportation in court.