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Time of India
34 minutes ago
- Time of India
Why Columbia opted to settle with the Trump administration in a high-stakes civil rights case
Columbia to recover $400m in US research funds after civil rights dispute settlement Columbia University is nearing a settlement with the Trump administration that may result in the university paying approximately $200 million to resolve civil rights violation claims. The case centres on allegations that Columbia failed to protect Jewish students from harassment, particularly following tensions that arose during the Israel-Hamas conflict. In addition to the financial settlement, the agreement could see the restoration of around $400 million in federal research funding that had previously been revoked by the Trump administration. Columbia officials are expected to meet White House representatives next week to finalise the terms. Allegations and impact on funding The civil rights complaint against Columbia University accused the institution of not adequately addressing the harassment of Jewish students. As a consequence, on March 7, the Trump administration revoked millions in federal research grants. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) froze nearly all research-related funding to Columbia, including active grant reimbursements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zunido no ouvido? Imploro as brasileiras que usem este truque. Receita Anti-Zumbido Undo Grant Watch, a research tracking body, estimated that roughly $1.18 billion in NIH funding had either been suspended or withdrawn. Other federal bodies, including the National Science Foundation, also ceased funding, significantly affecting Columbia's research operations. The university became one of several institutions targeted, alongside Harvard University, Cornell University, and Northwestern University. Preconditions and shift in negotiations In March, following the initial suspension of funds, Columbia agreed to several conditions set by the Trump administration. These included giving campus police authority to arrest students, limiting the use of face coverings during protests, and imposing stricter oversight on the Middle Eastern Studies department. These measures allowed further negotiations on the potential restoration of funding to proceed. Earlier proposals included placing Columbia under long-term federal supervision through a legally binding agreement. However, current negotiations reportedly exclude that requirement. Internal and external responses Columbia's decision to pursue a settlement rather than challenge the federal government in court has drawn criticism within academic circles, where it has been labelled as a form of capitulation. In contrast, Harvard University chose to sue the Trump administration over similar penalties but has recently restarted negotiations to recover its lost funding. Claire Shipman, Columbia's acting president, defended the decision to negotiate. In a letter addressed to the university community in June, she stated that "Following the law and attempting to resolve a complaint is not capitulation." If finalised, Columbia would become the first university to reach a formal settlement with the Trump administration over antisemitism-related allegations that resulted in the loss of federal research funds. The outcome of this case could influence how other academic institutions respond to future federal actions tied to campus conduct and civil rights compliance. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Evening news wrap: Shiv Sena (UBT) workers assault auto driver; BJP leader shot dead in Bihar, and more
. A video of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers slapping an auto driver in Virar over alleged 'anti-Marathi' remarks has gone viral. In Bihar, a BJP leader was shot dead days after a Patna businessman's killing. The FBI in the US arrested eight Indian-origin men, including a BKI-linked fugitive, in a gang crackdown. In Mumbai, Christians protested after BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar allegedly offered a bounty on priests. Meanwhile, a Punjab intelligence constable remains missing, with his blood-stained car found in Patiala. Here are top five stories of the evening Auto driver slapped by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Virar over 'anti-Marathi' remarks; apologises later A video purportedly showing workers of the Shiv Sena (UBT) assaulting an auto-rickshaw driver in Maharashtra 's Palghar district has gone viral. In the video, a group of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers, including women, are seen slapping the driver on a busy road. The driver is then made to publicly apologise to a man and his sister — with whom he had allegedly misbehaved earlier — and to the state for allegedly insulting its language, culture, and icons. Read full story Another Bihar shocker: BJP leader shot dead; week after bizman Gopal Khemka's murder A local BJP leader has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Bihar's Sheikhpura village, a week after the killing of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The victim, Surendra Kewat, 52, was a former president of the BJP Kisan Morcha in Punpun. He was reportedly irrigating his field near the Bihta–Sarmera State Highway-78 on Saturday night when he was attacked. Read full story B KI-linked Batala among 8 Indian-origin men arrested in FBI crackdown on gang violence; assault rifle, hundreds of bullets and magazines seized FBI has arrested Pavittar Singh Batala, a most-wanted fugitive from India, in California as part of its operation against organised crime. Batala, who is linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), had an Interpol Red Corner Notice against him. He was arrested, along with seven others, and a cache of arms and ammunition seized from them. Read full story 'Rs 3 lakh to Rs 11 lakh': Protest in Mumbai after BJP MLA offers bounty on priests; demands suspension Thousands from the Christian community participated in a daylong sit-in at Azad Maidan on Friday, protesting threats issued by the BJP MLA from Sangli, Gopichand Padalkar. The MLA in a public speech on June 17 had allegedly offered a bounty ranging from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 11 lakh for acts of violence against Christian priests and missionaries engaging in "forceful conversions". Read full story Bloodstained car, no trace of owner: Punjab Police intel department constable missing for 4 days; massive search operation on A Punjab Police constable with the state intelligence department has been missing since Tuesday night, triggering a massive search operation, especially after his car was found with bloodstains inside it near Bhanra village of Patiala. Satinder Singh last contacted his family at 9 pm on Tuesday, shortly after he left his office in Mohali for his residence in Samana, Patiala district. Read full story
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
'Unimaginable nightmare': 20-year-old American killed in West Bank; family calls for investigation
Sayfollah "Saif" Musallet (Image: X/Nina Turner) A 20-year-old American from Florida was allegedly beaten to death by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the West Bank, according to Palestinian health officials and his relatives. Sayfollah "Saif" Musallet was killed in the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. A second man was also reported killed by gunfire in the same incident, news agency ABC reported. Musallet's family said he was trying to defend their land from Israeli settlers who surrounded him for more than three hours and blocked an ambulance from reaching him. He died before he could be taken to hospital. American citizen killed amid West Bank violence He is the fifth American reported killed in the West Bank since the Israel–Hamas war began on October 7, 2023. Musallet was born in Florida, lived in Tampa and owned a business there. He had traveled to the West Bank on June 4, his family said. In a statement, his family described him as 'a kind, hard-working, and deeply respected young man' known for his generosity, ambition and strong connection to his Palestinian heritage. "This is an unimaginable nightmare and injustice that no family should ever have to face," the family said in a statement demanding justice for Musallet's death. Musallet's family has demanded the US State Department to lead a thorough investigation and hold those responsible accountable for their crimes. A US State Department spokesperson confirmed the death of a US citizen in the West Bank on July 11, but declined further comment out of respect for the family's privacy. "The US Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens overseas," the spokesperson said.
