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Trump Administration Tells Accreditor Columbia Violated Civil Rights, Putting Accreditation at Risk

Education Secretary Linda McMahon labeled Columbia’s response to Jewish student harassment “deliberate indifference,” calling on its accreditor to enforce Title VI standards.

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Overview

  • The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights notified the Middle States Commission on June 4 that Columbia University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by failing to prevent harassment of Jewish students.
  • An investigation concluded that Columbia’s leadership showed “deliberate indifference” to antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestinian protests since October 7, 2023.
  • This marks a sharp escalation after the administration froze $400 million in federal research funding for Columbia in February over similar concerns.
  • Revoking accreditation would bar Columbia students from federal loans and Pell Grants, threatening the university’s financial stability and degree recognition.
  • The Middle States Commission has confirmed receipt of the notification but has not yet announced whether it will launch a formal compliance review.