Columbia University faced federal funding revocation due to accusations of antisemitic harassment on campus. In response to demands from the Trump administration, the university agreed to specific conditions including a ban on face masks and enhanced powers for campus police. The backdrop involves heightened tensions during protests related to Israel's conflict in Gaza, where Columbia was notably active. Additionally, students involved in these demonstrations, such as Mahmoud Khalil, face serious consequences including arrest and potential deportation.
Columbia has agreed to a list of demands from President Trump, including banning face masks and providing special powers to campus police, in exchange for reinstating its federal funding.
The university was a focal point for protests during Israel's war on Gaza, leading to a tough stance from Trump's administration, which included funding revocation and threats of deportation against involved students.
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