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Surge in Antisemitism Investigations at U.S. Universities Post-Attacks
11/8/2025
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Story summary
- Investigations into antisemitism at U.S. universities surged after the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- The American Association of University Professors and the Middle East Studies Association report that 79% of complaints target criticism of Israel.
- The Biden administration opened 65 antisemitism investigations.
- Under U.S. President Donald Trump, the administration pushed funding cuts and settlements affecting academic freedom.
