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Senator Ashley Moody Working to Claw Back Federal Funds from Universities that Violate the Civil Rights of Jewish Students, Thanks Florida Universities for Standing Up Against Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Ashley Moody today during the Senate Judiciary Hearing: Stemming the Tide of Antisemitism in America raised questions about recovering federal funding provided to universities found to have violated the Civil Rights Act. Federal law currently prohibits federal funding from going to universities found in violation of the Civil Rights Act. However, there is no requirement for recovering the millions of dollars provided to these institutions after they violate the act. Senator Moody’s exploratory questions come after a meteoric rise in the number of hate crimes against Jewish Americans – especially on college campuses. They also follow several lawsuits against institutions of higher
March 5, 2025