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.