Columbia Adopts Antisemitism Definition to Regain Funding | JQJO

Columbia University will adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of antisemitism to regain $400 million in federal funding. This follows criticism from pro-Israel groups and Republicans regarding alleged antisemitic incidents on campus. The IHRA definition, while adopted by the US State Department and others, is controversial, with critics arguing it stifles legitimate criticism of Israel. This decision comes after an agreement with the Trump administration, involving reforms to protest and security policies. Columbia insists this action aligns with legal requirements, aiming to combat antisemitism while maintaining academic freedom.