Cornell University has agreed to pay $60 million to restore federal funding and comply with the Trump administration's interpretation of civil rights laws. This agreement aims to end investigations into the university and restore over $250 million in research funding. While Cornell's president claims it upholds academic freedom, critics argue it threatens it and may encourage future extortion. The agreement mandates compliance with federal civil rights laws and requires the university to provide admissions data to ensure race is not a factor in admissions decisions.