House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., wrote a letter to top Biden officials demanding federal intervention to protect Jewish students at Columbia University amidst ongoing anti-Israel protests. The protests at the Ivy League institution have caused such disarray that classes will be virtual for the rest of the semester. New York City Mayor Eric Adams blamed “outside agitators” for the chaos. Stefanik highlighted the antisemitic sentiments among protesters and called for consequences for those who endorse terrorism and violence. She cited the Immigration and Nationality Act, stating that anyone who endorses terrorism can become ineligible for American residency.
Stefanik urged Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Attorney General Merrick Garland to take concrete steps to hold accountable those responsible for the unsafe environment at Columbia University. She described the protesters as an “unsanctioned mob of students and agitators” targeting Jewish students, and called for the enforcement of existing laws to revoke visas and deport students endorsing terrorism or antisemitic actions. Stefanik also called on the Department of Education to hold Columbia accountable by revoking any federal funding that the university receives, ensuring that taxpayers are not funding discrimination.
The Republican congresswoman emphasized the need for action to stop the spread of the “wicked ideology” supported by protesters endorsing terror organizations like Hamas. She demanded that top officials enforce existing laws to address the dangerous situation at Columbia University and protect Jewish students and faculty. Stefanik specifically called for the publication of the findings of President Biden’s Title VI investigation and for the revocation of federal funding to institutions like Columbia that allow such discriminatory behavior to continue.
In response to the escalating situation at Columbia University, where anti-Israel protests have disrupted campus life, House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik sent a scathing letter to top Biden officials, urging them to intervene and protect Jewish students. Stefanik described an environment of anarchy that is unsafe for the Jewish community at the Ivy League institution and called attention to the antisemitic sentiment among protesters. She demanded consequences for those who endorse terrorism and violence, citing the Immigration and Nationality Act to support her argument.
Stefanik’s letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Attorney General Merrick Garland called for concrete steps to hold accountable those responsible for the chaos at Columbia University. She emphasized the need for federal intervention to address the unsafe environment on campus and protect Jewish students and faculty from threats and harassment. The Republican congresswoman also called on the Department of Education to hold Columbia accountable by revoking federal funding and taking action to address the ongoing discrimination and antisemitism at the university.
