NEW YORK, NY - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement:

"Revoking federal grants to Columbia University isn’t about combating anti-Semitism; it’s about the Trump administration’s war on education and science. If the Trump administration were as serious about anti-Semitism as they claim, they would not have filled their ranks with unapologetic antisemites. The $400 million in grants cut today support the discovery of life-saving cures and critical research. Slashing this funding will not protect the Jewish students Trump claims to defend but will instead undermine their academic futures. 

Anti-Semitism is a real issue – not just a ploy to slash federal funding. Jewish students have a right to education without the fear of physical violence or hateful rhetoric. Democrats have introduced several pieces of legislation that would actually work to keep the Jewish community safe, including:

• Combatting Hate Across Campus (Rep. Adriano Espaillat, NY-13)
• The Resolution to Condemn the Rise in anti-Semitism (Rep. Jerrold Nadler, NY-12)
• The HEAL Act (Rep. Gottheimer, NJ-5)
• Countering Antisemitism Act (Former Rep. Kathy Manning, NC-6)

Today's announcement does nothing to keep Jewish students safe and sends a chilling message that universities must align with the MAGA agenda or face financial ruin."

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