Trump administration warns 60 colleges about antisemitism penalties

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The Trump administration has warned 60 colleges they may face penalties for antisemitism investigations. This follows the withdrawal of funding from Columbia University and the arrest of a protest leader there. The list includes universities from both political backgrounds, such as Ivy League schools and smaller colleges. The administration's focus on antisemitism has intensified amid ongoing debates on its definition on campuses. Last week, President Trump threatened to cut funding from schools permitting "illegal protests," though he did not clarify what this entails.


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