NEW YORK, NY –
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) on April 22 released the following statement reiterating her calls from yesterday for the resignation of Columbia University President Nemat Shafik over the University’s handling of antisemitic protests that have occurred on campus:
“Columbia University moving to virtual learning today out of safety concerns for students and faculty only further proves that President Shafik is unable to stop the antisemitic activity on her campus and keep her students safe,” Malliotakis said.
“The gross antisemitism being displayed against Jewish students at Columbia University is horrific, unacceptable and the reason I introduced legislation to strip federal funding from colleges that blatantly allow antisemitism and fail to hold those responsible accountable. Universities have a responsibility to protect their students from discrimination, harassment and violence. President Shafik has failed to do this and should immediately resign”, she added.
