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Trump Administration Demands Penn Records Amid Antisemitism Probe

1/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration asked the University of Pennsylvania for records on Jewish employees, calling it disconcerting amid an antisemitism probe.
Penn sued after the subpoena for information on employees who reported antisemitic discrimination, arguing it invades privacy and First Amendment rights.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says it seeks information on potential unlawful employment practices and has a January 27 deadline to respond to Penn's federal filing.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration asked the University of Pennsylvania for records on Jewish employees, calling it disconcerting amid an antisemitism probe.
Penn sued after the subpoena for information on employees who reported antisemitic discrimination, arguing it invades privacy and First Amendment rights.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says it seeks information on potential unlawful employment practices and has a January 27 deadline to respond to Penn's federal filing.