The U.S. Education Department has escalated its dispute with Columbia University, threatening to strip the institution of its accreditation due to alleged failures to protect Jewish students from antisemitism on campus. Officials claim that Columbia has violated federal anti-discrimination laws and does not meet the necessary accreditation standards. This move follows a series of concerns regarding antisemitic incidents at the university and its handling of pro-Palestine protests. As pressure mounts, the Trump administration is intensifying its scrutiny of Columbia, asserting that severe and pervasive discrimination against Jewish students jeopardizes its accreditation status.