U.S. Education Department accuses Columbia University of failing to protect Jewish students, risking its accreditation.

The U.S. Department of Education has accused Columbia University of failing to meet accreditation standards due to its alleged failure to protect Jewish students from harassment during campus protests, violating federal anti-discrimination laws. The department informed the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which could lead to the revocation of Columbia's accreditation if not addressed. Columbia has not yet commented on the allegations.