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Inside the ‘harsh terrain’ of Columbia University’s First Amendment predicament
BrieAnna J. Frank | USA Today | October 27, 2025
Oct 27, 2025
After failing to protect academic viewpoint diversity and free speech, coupled with an abysmal record on antisemitism, Columbia University accepted a deal with the Trump administration. However, the Knight First Amendment Institute is warning the deal cedes academic autonomy. University officials herald the deal as pragmatic and one that ensures the workings of Columbia.
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