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A University of Sydney staffer was charged with harassment and antisemitic comments after yelling at Jewish students and staff during a Sukkot event, calling them 'parasites' and making offensive remarks. She was suspended and is set to appear in court, amid concerns over rising antisemitism on Australian campuses.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is initiating a process to block Harvard University from receiving future research grants due to violations of civil rights law related to harassment of Jewish students, escalating tensions amid ongoing disputes over campus ideology.
The Trump administration has accused George Washington University of violating federal civil rights laws by creating a hostile environment for Jewish, Israeli, and American Israeli students during pro-Palestinian protests, and is seeking remediation, with the university given a deadline to respond.
UCLA settled for $6 million with Jewish students and a professor over civil rights violations related to campus protests blocking access and creating hostility, following a lawsuit and a judge's ruling that the university failed to protect Jewish students during demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza.
Columbia University has agreed to pay $200 million over three years to settle claims of discrimination against Jewish students, without admitting wrongdoing, and will implement reforms and submit to federal monitoring to ensure compliance.
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that Harvard University violated the Civil Rights Act by neglecting to address harassment of Jewish and Israeli students, amid ongoing legal and political tensions with the Trump administration over federal funding and policies.
The Trump administration found Harvard University violated federal civil rights laws by failing to address harassment of Jewish students during campus protests, intensifying pressure on the university amid ongoing negotiations for a settlement and broader investigations into alleged discrimination and ideological issues in higher education.
The Trump administration is considering revoking Columbia University's accreditation over alleged violations of civil rights laws related to the harassment of Jewish students, citing failure to protect these students and potentially impacting federal funding. This move is part of broader efforts by the administration to scrutinize higher education institutions for issues like antisemitism and campus safety.
The Trump administration escalated its pressure on Columbia University by warning the accrediting body that the university's violation of civil rights laws concerning Jewish students could jeopardize its accreditation, which is essential for federal funding, though no immediate revocation is expected.
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning after a man was arrested in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, for attempting to run over Jewish students with his car while yelling antisemitic insults. The suspect, Asghar Ali, was charged with attempted murder as a hate crime. James emphasized that hate crimes will be fully prosecuted to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers.
Congress is set to question administrators from Northwestern, UCLA, and Rutgers over their handling of campus antisemitism, with accusations of negotiating with pro-Hamas groups and failing to protect Jewish students. The hearing, titled "Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos," follows similar scrutiny faced by Penn, Harvard, and MIT last year, leading to resignations of their presidents. Critics argue that the universities' actions have emboldened antisemitic behavior and failed to uphold campus safety and conduct codes.
Jewish students at Columbia University expressed relief and support for the removal of over 100 anti-Israel protesters who had set up an encampment on campus, leading to fears for their safety. The protesters were arrested by NYPD after Columbia's president authorized the clearance. Students commended the university and police for enforcing rules and ensuring safety, with some describing the protests as antisemitic and disruptive to the campus community.
Jewish students returning to Harvard for the spring semester were confronted with defaced posters of Hamas hostages, with antisemitic graffiti blaming Israel for 9/11 and making vile remarks about the victims. The vandalism has heightened concerns about the safety of Jewish students on campus, with one student suing the school for a tuition refund, citing the hostile environment. The university has yet to comment on the defaced posters, and tensions have escalated following a controversial congressional testimony by the former university leader.
Jewish students at American University in Washington D.C. have filed a federal complaint alleging "rampant and pervasive antisemitism" on campus, citing incidents of threats, vandalism, and discriminatory behavior. The complaint details how the university investigated the students for filming pro-Palestine vandals ripping down Israeli hostage posters, instead of addressing the antisemitic incidents. The university has responded, stating its commitment to supporting Jewish students and combating antisemitism, while the Department of Education's office for civil rights has been inundated with complaints about antisemitism on campuses across the country.
Harvard University is facing a lawsuit alleging systemic antisemitism on campus, with students claiming a pattern of discrimination and lack of protection for Jewish students. The lawsuit, filed by a New York City law firm, accuses Harvard of violating Title VI civil rights and creating a hostile environment. The graduate student leading the charge stated that the lawsuit aims to raise awareness and force Harvard to address the issue. Harvard declined to comment on the matter.