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Penn Fights EEOC Subpoena Over Jewish Organization Links

3/10/2026

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The University of Pennsylvania is challenging a subpoena from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
The EEOC is demanding names of Penn employees and students linked to Jewish organizations.
Penn says the request is unconstitutional and recalls historical actions against Jews.
U.S. District Judge Gerald J. Pappert in Philadelphia is presiding over the case.
Law student Jacob Naimark expressed concern about the implications.

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Story summary

The University of Pennsylvania is challenging a subpoena from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
The EEOC is demanding names of Penn employees and students linked to Jewish organizations.
Penn says the request is unconstitutional and recalls historical actions against Jews.
U.S. District Judge Gerald J. Pappert in Philadelphia is presiding over the case.
Law student Jacob Naimark expressed concern about the implications.