US EditionStefanik criticizes Columbia University president over potential violation of the Civil Rights Act
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY, JUL 09 – Acting president Claire Shipman privately suggested removing a Jewish trustee over pro-Israel views and adding an Arab member, sparking civil rights concerns amid campus antisemitism.
- In January 2024, acting Columbia University president Claire Shipman sent messages indicating she believed Shoshana Shendelman was unfit to remain on the board and advocated for the inclusion of a member from the Middle East.
- These texts were provided by Columbia to a House committee and released publicly in October 2024 amid intense Republican pressure over campus antisemitism and investigations into Title VI compliance.
- Shipman described congressional oversight as 'capital hill nonsense' and told a colleague to keep Shendelman unaware of protest plans, while faculty and board members disputed the identity of the leaker.
- Rep. Elise Stefanik and Rep. Tim Walberg sent a letter criticizing Shipman's comments as a potential Civil Rights Act violation, noting ongoing campus harassment and urging leadership accountability.
- Columbia disputes federal findings, asserts commitment to combating antisemitism, and continues negotiating with government task forces amid broader political efforts targeting higher education institutions.
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