Amid ongoing congressional investigations into campus antisemitism, Columbia University President Nemat Shafik has taken strict measures to address the issue, resulting in suspensions and investigations of students and faculty. Despite her efforts to appease the Republican-led inquiry, Shafik now faces pressure to resign over concerns about the potential chilling effect on academic freedom. The hearings have sparked controversy, with critics arguing that Congress should not interfere in universities’ handling of ideological disputes.