Columbia University, $400 Million in Canceled Grants and Contracts, New York 2023
Columbia University now faces the consequences of its inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students, resulting in the immediate cancellation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts.
According to a joint announcement from the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Education (ED), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), these cancellations represent the first round of action and additional cancellations are expected to follow.
The Task Force is continuing to review and coordinate across federal agencies to identify additional cancellations that could be made swiftly. DOJ, HHS, ED, and GSA are taking this action as members of the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism.
Columbia University currently holds more than $5 billion in federal grant commitments. On March 3rd, the Task Force notified the Acting President of Columbia University that it would conduct a comprehensive review of the university’s federal contracts and grants in light of ongoing investigations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Chaos and anti-Semitic harassment have continued on and near campus in the days since. Columbia has not responded to the Task Force. After the horrors of October 7th, Jewish students were shamefully targeted on American college campuses—including at Columbia University.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated, “Any university which fails to account for the discrimination of its students will not be tolerated. Comply with federal anti-discrimination laws and take action to protect students or expect consequences.”
This cancellation serves as a notice to every school and university that receives federal dollars that this Administration will use all the tools at its disposal to protect Jewish students and end anti-Semitism on college campuses.
GSA will assist HHS and ED in issuing stop-work orders on grants and contracts that Columbia holds with those agencies. These stop-work orders will immediately freeze the university’s access to these funds.
Defendant: Columbia University
Crime: Canceling Grants and Contracts
City and State: New York
Exact Date: March 2023
Sentence or Outcome: $400 million in canceled grants and contracts
Dollar Amounts: $400 million in grants and contracts canceled, $5 billion in federal grant commitments
Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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