A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Trump administration by two labor unions for Columbia University faculty that challenged funding cuts and demands to overhaul student discipline and boost oversight for a Middle Eastern studies department.

Unions challenge Trump admin over funding cuts, overhaul of student discipline, Middle Eastern studies oversight

A judge ruled on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Columbia University’s faculty, represented by two labor unions, over the Trump administration’s funding cuts to the university. The American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers lack legal standing to sue,

The Trump administration successfully dismissed a lawsuit filed by two unions attempting to halt the withholding of $400 million in federal payments from Columbia University. The court that dismissed the complaint stated that the groups lacked the legal ability to file the action,

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by unions against the Trump administration over withheld funds from Columbia University, stating the groups lacked legal standing. The case highlights ongoing conflicts between the administration and educational institutions over pro-Palestinian protests.