Columbia University is facing immediate disruptions to medical and scientific research as a result of the sudden shutdown of federal funding. The Trump administration terminated grants and contracts worth $400 million to the university, citing concerns over antisemitic and anti-American sentiment on campus. Researchers and administrators at Columbia's medical campus have expressed devastation over the cancellation of projects, including the development of an AI-based tool to detect patient health deterioration. Civil rights groups argue that the administration's actions violate free speech and due process, while supporters claim they are necessary to combat antisemitism.