Princeton University announced the US government froze several research grants amid accusations of antisemitism. The Trump administration has threatened funding cuts to universities over their alleged tolerance of antisemitism and failure to protect Jewish students during protests.

The Department of Education and other agencies are reviewing Harvard University for fostering antisemitism on its campus, Secretary Linda McMahon said Monday.

Three federal agencies are reviewing nearly $9 billion in contracts and grants between the government and Harvard University over the school’s response to antisemitism.

A federal antisemitism task force is reviewing more than $255 million in contracts between Harvard and the government after cutting $400 million from Columbia University.

The investigation is the latest move by the Trump administration to pressure American universities to change their policies on a number of issues at the heart of culture wars that have beset the U.S.

The move follows the cancellation of roughly $400 million in funding for Columbia and the suspension of $175 million for the University of Pennsylvania.

They began to congregate outside Harvard Yard around 2 p.m., with one organizer passing out “know your rights” cards.

The White House made a similar threat to Columbia University, which recently caved and implemented policies that restrict academic freedom for more funding.

The government is reviewing federal grants and contracts as part of its investigation into how schools have handled antisemitism.