The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus, one of its top officials said Friday, as the Trump administration intensified its campaign to deport foreigners who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the school last year.

The US Justice Department is investigating Columbia University for allegedly concealing 'illegal aliens' on its campus, as part of the Trump administration's campaign against those involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

Federal agencies canceled $400 million in grants and contracts to Columbia University over failure to address antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestine protests.