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60 Universities Warned to Protect Jewish Students

3/13/2025

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Education Department Warns

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a stern warning to 60 universities, urging them to safeguard Jewish students or risk penalties under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. This comes in the wake of rising antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests, with Columbia University recently losing $400 million in federal funding for failing to address harassment effectively.

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Cornell Protests Escalate

Protests erupted at Cornell University's "Pathways to Peace" event, where Israeli and Palestinian officials were present, drowning out the discussions with antisemitic chants. The chaos resulted in 17 arrests, and the group Students for Justice in Palestine could face suspension. Cornell's interim president condemned the unrest, stressing the need for open dialogue and free expression on campus.

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Education Department Warns

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a stern warning to 60 universities, urging them to safeguard Jewish students or risk penalties under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. This comes in the wake of rising antisemitism during pro-Palestinian protests, with Columbia University recently losing $400 million in federal funding for failing to address harassment effectively.

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