Trump Targets Ivy League Funding Over Protests

The Trump administration plans to freeze $510 million in federal funding to Brown University as part of a broader campaign against universities it accuses of permitting antisemitism amidst pro-Palestinian protests. This is part of a larger strategy affecting other prestigious institutions like Columbia University, which lost $400 million in funding due to similar accusations. The administration demands that universities dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, restrict protests, and cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Brown officials have not received formal notification of these cuts, and university leaders express concerns over the potential impact on research and academic operations. This move is perceived as part of Trump's efforts to clamp down on dissent and reshape campus policies under the guise of combating antisemitism. Critics, including human rights advocates, view these actions as an assault on free speech and academic freedom.