Rep. Elise Stefanik Cites Harvard, Says Universities Violating Jewish Students’ Civil Rights Should Lose U.S. Taxpayer Funding

Representative Elise Stefanik has stated that universities failing to protect the civil rights of Jewish students should not continue to receive U.S. taxpayer funding. She specifically cited Harvard University as an example of an institution that has not met these standards. This position aligns with concerns about universities promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives while allegedly allowing harassment and intimidation of Jewish students on campus. Representative Riley Moore also emphasized that no university should expect federal funding if it willfully violates civil rights laws or permits such conduct against Jewish students.