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Trump Administration Secures $220M Settlement for Jewish Students

7/24/2025

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In a landmark move, the Trump administration secured a $220 million settlement with Columbia University, tackling civil rights violations against Jewish students. This agreement mandates significant reforms, such as independent oversight, adherence to merit-based admissions, and a prohibition on masked protests, all in response to rising antisemitism on campus and to safeguard federal funding.

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In a landmark move, the Trump administration secured a $220 million settlement with Columbia University, tackling civil rights violations against Jewish students. This agreement mandates significant reforms, such as independent oversight, adherence to merit-based admissions, and a prohibition on masked protests, all in response to rising antisemitism on campus and to safeguard federal funding.