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Northwestern Workers Drop Lawsuit Against Antisemitism Training

1/13/2026

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Northwestern Graduate Workers for Palestine and two students dropped their lawsuit to halt mandatory antisemitism training, via a joint voluntary dismissal allowing revival later.
The training, announced in March 2025, includes a video about antisemitism and its relation to criticism of Israel.
Critics argued the training was discriminatory.
Northwestern University said it did not violate rights.
In November, Northwestern University settled federal complaints about antisemitism for $75 million.

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Northwestern Graduate Workers for Palestine and two students dropped their lawsuit to halt mandatory antisemitism training, via a joint voluntary dismissal allowing revival later.
The training, announced in March 2025, includes a video about antisemitism and its relation to criticism of Israel.
Critics argued the training was discriminatory.
Northwestern University said it did not violate rights.
In November, Northwestern University settled federal complaints about antisemitism for $75 million.