The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Education (ED), and General Services Administration (GSA) have announced the immediate cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University. This action follows the university’s failure to address ongoing anti-Semitic harassment of Jewish students on campus.
The cancellations, part of a broader effort by the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, signal the first wave of consequences, with additional funding cuts expected. Columbia University holds over $5 billion in federal grants.
The Department of Justice, @HHSGov, @usedgov, and @USGSA Announce Initial Cancelation of Grants and Contracts to Columbia University Worth $400 Million
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) March 7, 2025: https://t.co/S92VvKuMsp pic.twitter.com/obYbbajOUD
Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized the university for its inaction, emphasizing that failure to protect Jewish students from harassment will lead to loss of federal funding. The move follows the Trump administration’s stance on combating anti-Semitism on college campuses. The Task Force continues to review and coordinate further actions against institutions that fail to comply with anti-discrimination laws.
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