The US government is seeking to withdraw Columbia University’s accreditation due to its inadequate protection of Jewish students following the Hamas attacks. Secretary McMahon called the university’s response “immoral” and “unlawful.” Accreditation affects federal funding, which Trump cut by $400 million earlier this year. Despite Columbia’s efforts to comply, the administration remains critical. Harvard faces similar allegations.

Columbia University looked the other way as Jewish students faced harassment—breaking Title VI protections. @usedgov has stepped in and alerted Columbia’s accreditor to demand the protection of every student’s rights and safety—no exceptions.https://t.co/3jswO9TTql

— Secretary Linda McMahon (@EDSecMcMahon) June 4, 2025