The Trump administration has wielded threats of litigation and federal cuts against universities throughout the country for allegations of antisemitism.
As of March 2025, the Trump administration launched antisemitic-related investigations into at least 55 universities throughout the country, according to the Education Department.
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt says the federal government has an obligation to uphold laws like the Civil Rights Act but cautioned against total federal authority.
“We don’t want to see overreach, so we gotta see a balance. When done correctly it can be very effective. And when done incorrectly it can be damaging," Greenblatt told KJZZ.
ASU President Michael Crow mirrored Greenblatt’s perspective. But he says federal involvement can only be assessed by a case-by-case basis.
"People of the United States need to make sure that people are protected from antisemitic or some types of hate," Crow said to KJZZ. "One of the most important roles of the government is to protect people."
EDITOR'S NOTE: The headline and story has been updated to correct the name of the Anti-Defamation League.
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