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NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism

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Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal funding for universities to stricter monitoring of on-campus antisemitism.

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The Hill

NY lawmakers propose conditioning federal funding on monitoring of antisemitism

Two New York lawmakers are proposing legislation that could condition federal funding for universities to stricter monitoring of on-campus antisemitism. Reps. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) plan to introduce the College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability (COLUMBIA) Act, in the wake of pro-Palestinian encampments, protests and arrests on college…

12 days ago·Washington, United States

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Spectrum Local News

U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to mandate antisemitism monitors at college

The COLUMBIA Act would require third-party antisemitism monitors at schools that receive federal funding.

12 days ago·United States

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AM New York

New York Congress members work to combat antisemitism on college campuses amid Columbia University unrest

New York legislators in Washington are urgently working to pass measures aimed at addressing antisemitism on college campuses amidst ongoing protests at Columbia University and other educational institutions nationwide. On Friday, Republican Congressman Mike Lawler and Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres jointly introduced legislation in response to the continuing demonstrations at Columbia University, which have fostered an environment many J…

12 days ago·New York, United States

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The Algemeiner

US Lawmakers Push Bill to Create ‘Antisemitism Monitors’ at Universities

Anti-Israel students continue to protest at an encampment supporting Palestinians on the Columbia University campus, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, April 25, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Caitlin Och US Reps. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) plan to introduce bipartisan legislation that, if passed into law, could condition federal funding for universities based on their ability and willingness to c…

12 days ago·New York, United States

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Fox News

NY congressional reps introduce law forcing colleges to address antisemitism or face losing federal funds

Two congressional lawmakers from different sides of the aisle, both of whom represent New York, are introducing legislation in response to antisemitic protests that have created a hostile environment for Jewish students at Columbia University, putting their safety and well-being at risk.Reps. Mike Lawler, a Republican, and Ritchie Torres, a Democrat, announced the College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountabili…

11 days ago·New York, United States

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Breitbart

New York Lawmakers Considering Bill Creating 'Antisemitism Monitors'

Two New York representatives are considering a bill that would send "antisemitism monitors" to visit college and university campuses that receive federal funding. The post New York Lawmakers Considering Legislation to Create ‘Antisemitism Monitors’ on College Campuses appeared first on Breitbart.

11 days ago·United States

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