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Why Columbia opted to settle with the Trump administration in a high-stakes civil rights case

Columbia University is set to settle with the Trump administration over alleged civil rights violations, agreeing to pay approximately $200 million and accepting policy changes. The case relates to claims of harassment against Jewish students, which led to the suspension of around $1.18 billion in federal research funding. The agreement could restore $400 million in grants. Columbia's decision to negotiate, rather than litigate, has been both defended and criticised within the academic community.