Columbia University has launched a crackdown on students critical of Israel, with its newly formed Office of Institutional Equity initiating disciplinary action against several students. Among them is senior Maryam Alwan,
Donald Trump threatened to revoke federal funding and jail students participating in  what he called “illegal protests” at colleges and universities.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would be cutting federal funding for colleges and schools that allow “illegal” protests.
Trump's social media post comes after a federal task force on antisemitism last week announced it would visit 10 college campuses that had antisemitic incidents.
Donald Trump has threatened to cut federal funding for colleges that allow "illegal" protests, sparking debates on free speech and institutional policies.