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As Schumer presses ahead with Antisemitism Awareness Act, concerns about free speech resurface

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 17 Nov

Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing forward the Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA), aiming to codify a controversial definition of antisemitism under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which could lead to corrective actions in educational institutions for discrimination.

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Trump’s election puts greater pressure on universities to crack down on antisemitism

Haley Cohen in Jewish Insider · 8 Nov

The re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has heightened expectations for universities to address rising antisemitism on campuses.

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NYU issues new hate speech guidelines discouraging students from targeting ‘Zionists’

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 23 Aug

New York University has revised its hate speech guidelines to include anti-Zionist rhetoric as a potential violation, indicating that harassing or discriminating against Zionists could breach the university's policies on nondiscrimination and anti-harassment.

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Bill Barr: Moral Clarity in Massachusetts

William P. Barr in The Free Press · 11 Aug

A federal judge in Massachusetts allowed a case against Harvard to proceed, accusing the university of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination, even though the university claims to have taken action against antisemitism.

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Since no one else will act, Jewish students are turning to the courts

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Jul

Recent surge in antisemitic incidents on U.S. college campuses, including physical and verbal abuse towards Jewish students, has led to a lack of adequate response from university administrations, pushing Jewish students to seek legal recourse for protection.

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NYU settles suit brought by Jewish students who claimed discrimination in wake of Oct. 7

Julia Gergely in JTA · 10 Jul

New York University settled a discrimination lawsuit brought by Jewish undergraduate students following incidents of antisemitism on campus by paying the plaintiffs and establishing a new coordinator position focused on tackling discrimination, including antisemitism.

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U of Michigan, CUNY agree to make changes following federal antisemitism investigations

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 17 Jun

The U.S. Department of Education found that the University of Michigan and City University of New York failed to protect Jewish students from discrimination following the Hamas attack on Israel in October 7.

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Princeton joins list of Ivy Leagues under Title VI antisemitism investigation, against the wishes of its Jewish leaders

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 10 Apr

Princeton University is now under investigation for allegations of antisemitism following complaints about pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

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Department of Education reaches resolution with Utah school district over reports of antisemitism

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 20 Mar

The U.S. Department of Education has resolved its investigation into a public school district in Park City, Utah, regarding reports of antisemitic harassment and other forms of discrimination.

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Department of Education increases transparency around Title VI discrimination investigations post-Oct. 7

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 20 Mar

The U.S. Department of Education has started to increase transparency around its investigations into discrimination on college campuses, specifically focusing on antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Meet Zachary Marschall, the Jewish conservative who leads the nation in campus antisemitism investigations

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 7 Mar

Zachary Marschall, a Jewish conservative and editor-in-chief of Campus Reform, has emerged as a leading figure in filing Title VI campus antisemitism complaints since October 7, triggering numerous investigations across U.S. colleges.

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Once a last resort, Title VI antisemitism complaints are now the ‘Wild West’ for Jews on campus

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Mar

Title VI complaints related to antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses have surged, with the Department of Education opening 74 cases since October 7.

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Search our database of Title VI discrimination investigations at schools and colleges since Oct. 7

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 29 Feb

Following reports of increased antisemitism post-Israel-Hamas war in October, the White House emphasized Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to combat discrimination at federally funded schools.

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Feds open antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district after a conservative activist’s complaint

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 27 Feb

The Department of Education has launched an antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district following a complaint by a conservative activist, Justin Samuels, who cited an opinion piece by two Jewish individuals affiliated with the school district.

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Why Campus Antisemitism Matters

Leonard Saxe in Tablet · 6 Feb

A study conducted with nearly 7,000 Jewish young adults across the United States found that antisemitism on college campuses is more prevalent now than in the past.

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Delaware school district promises changes in response to federal probe of antisemitic bullying

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 30 Jan

The Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education following a federal investigation into allegations of antisemitic bullying.

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Feds to investigate Teaneck, NJ, school district where students held pro-Palestinian walkout

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 12 Jan

The U.S. Department of Education is conducting an investigation into a New Jersey school district, Teaneck Public Schools, following allegations of an antisemitic climate.

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Dept. of Education to investigate antisemitism on at least 4 more campuses including Rutgers and Tulane

LMarkoe in Forward · 15 Dec 2023

The U.S. Department of Education has opened 12 new investigations into alleged discrimination at colleges and school districts, with at least four of them related to antisemitism.

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When Calls for Jewish Genocide Can Cost a University Its Government Funding

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 7 Dec 2023

The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has opened investigations into several prominent universities, including Harvard University, Cornell University, and Columbia University, following numerous complaints and lawsuits alleging failure to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.

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When Calls for Jewish Genocide Can Cost a University Its Government Funding

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 7 Dec 2023

The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights has announced investigations into several prominent universities, including Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia, following scores of complaints and lawsuits alleging failure to protect Jewish students from severe and pervasive antisemitism.

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Hillel chapter says Sarah Lawrence College is violating Jewish students’ civil rights

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 2 Nov 2023

A Hillel chapter in Westchester, New York is accusing Sarah Lawrence College of violating Jewish students' civil rights by not addressing persistent antisemitism on campus.

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Anti-Zionist Harassment Is Against the Law, Too

Sapir · 1 Aug 2023

The increase in antisemitic incidents on university campuses is a concerning issue for Jewish students.

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