White House Takes Action to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses

US officials from the Biden administration met with American Jewish leaders to address the surge in antisemitic incidents on US campuses, particularly in the wake of tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups. The White House condemned any antisemitic threats or incidents and pledged to counter anti-Jewish actions and threats across the country. The Anti-Defamation League reported a nearly 400% spike in antisemitic incidents since an Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The Biden administration is taking action to combat the rise in antisemitic incidents, including ensuring campus law enforcement is engaged with state and local law enforcement. The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is clarifying that certain forms of antisemitic and related discrimination are prohibited under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.