Trump Pulls $400M From Columbia, University Secretly Investigates & Blacklists Pro-Palestine Students 🚨

Columbia University is under fire—and not just from student activists. The Trump administration has officially pulled $400 million in federal funding from the prestigious Ivy League institution, claiming it failed to protect Jewish students from “antisemitism.” In reality? This is political retaliation against students speaking out for Palestine.

Let’s break it down. ⬇️

What Happened?

🔹 Columbia students have been at the forefront of pro-Palestinian protests, condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza and demanding university divestment from companies complicit in the occupation.
🔹 In response, Trump has slashed $400 million in federal funding, claiming the university allowed a “hostile environment” for Jewish students.
🔹 The administration also launched secret investigations into pro-Palestine students, targeting them for “discriminatory harassment” under vague and broad policies.
🔹 Faculty and alumni have worked behind the scenes to identify, doxx, and blacklist pro-Palestine students from future job opportunities.

What This Really Means 🚨

This isn’t about “protecting Jewish students.” It’s about silencing criticism of Israel and punishing student activism.

❌ Columbia’s Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) has been secretly investigating students for expressing pro-Palestine views—labeling protests, op-eds, and even social media posts as “harassment.”
❌ A pro-Israel alumni group with faculty members has been compiling lists of student activists—calling for their expulsion, arrest, and even deportation.
❌ Students have been forced to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) just to see the accusations against them, effectively gagging them from speaking out.

The Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Speech

Columbia’s disciplinary process is a direct assault on free expression:

🔎 Students investigated for supporting Palestinian rights
✖️ Secret trials where they can’t even know the evidence against them
🚨 Job blacklists for pro-Palestine activists
📢 Doxxing campaigns targeting outspoken students

And Columbia isn’t alone—this is part of a larger crackdown on Palestine solidarity across U.S. campuses.

Why This Matters

Columbia students are being punished for protesting. Meanwhile, the university continues to host Israeli war criminals, partner with companies funding occupation, and silence Palestinian voices.

❗ Universities should be spaces for free speech—not government-controlled thought police.
❗ This sets a dangerous precedent: Speak out for Palestine, and you’ll be investigated, expelled, or blacklisted.
❗ Trump is using federal funding as a weapon to suppress activism.

What You Can Do

✅ Speak up—don’t let Columbia and other universities silence pro-Palestine voices.
✅ Boycott universities that suppress student activism and Palestinian solidarity.
✅ Support legal defense funds for students targeted by disciplinary actions.
✅ Follow Boycat for real-time updates on Palestine solidarity and action campaigns.

This isn’t just about Columbia. It’s about defending the right to stand for justice—without fear of retaliation.