Education Department says 60 universities under investigation for antisemitism
- The Trump administration is investigating 60 universities, threatening to pull federal funds for failing to address antisemitism on campuses, according to an Education Department letter.
- Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student, was detained by federal agents, prompting demands for his release, but a federal judge ordered he not be deported during legal proceedings.
- Secretary of Education Linda McMahon expressed disappointment over Jewish students' safety concerns, stating that university leaders must do better regarding antisemitism.
- The crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests is part of broader efforts to confront perceived anti-Jewish bias on campuses, according to administration officials.
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Feds target UMass over charges of antisemitism on campus
AMHERST — Alleging there has been antisemitic discrimination and harassment at 60 colleges and universities across the country, including at the University of Massachusetts campus in Amherst, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is warning of potential enforcement actions, according to a letter sent on March 10.
University of Cincinnati under investigation by DOE for alleged mishandling of antisemitism complaints
The University of Cincinnati is under investigation by the Department of Education (DOE) for its alleged failure to adequately address complaints of harassment directed at Jewish students. On Monday, the university received a warning from the DOE, reminding the university of its legal obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Monday's letter comes after a two-year span of complaints. "In colleges, universities, and K-12 schools, antise…


Braun signs order directing Indiana colleges, universities to review antisemitism policies
INDIANAPOLIS -- A new order from Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is directing the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to review policies related to antisemitism. According to a news release from Braun's office, the order also asks the state's higher education institutions to review their response to any acts of antisemitism and reiterates Indiana's "support for its Jewish community and (condemns) antisemitic acts of discrimination and harassment." T…
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