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Department of Education Threatens Columbia University Accreditation Over Discrimination Claims

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJune 5, 20251 min18,791 views
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Federal Action Against Columbia University

  • ⚠️ The Department of Education is threatening Columbia University's accreditation due to alleged violations of Title Six of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  • 🎯 This action stems from the university's response to protests opposing the Israel-Hamas war on campus.

Discrimination Allegations

  • ⚖️ Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated that Columbia's leadership showed deliberate indifference towards the harassment of Jewish students.
  • 🗓️ The release claims the university has been in violation since the conflict began on October 7th, 2023.

Accreditation and Compliance

  • 📜 Columbia's federal accreditor is now tasked with creating a plan for the university to come into compliance with federal law.
  • 🚨 Failure to comply could result in appropriate action against Columbia University.
  • 🤝 Secretary McMahon indicated that the university would work with the accreditor on this matter.
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