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Duke University Suspends Students for Justice in Palestine Chapter

4/16/2026

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Duke University suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) after complaints about an antisemitic flyer.
The flyer depicted pigs shaking hands, drawing condemnation from StopAntisemitism and criticism of the university for not holding individuals accountable.
The university's Office of Institutional Equity deemed the flyer harassment under its discrimination policy.
This decision follows a history of controversies involving SJP, including a protest against the Israel-Hamas war.
Duke SJP has not publicly commented on the suspension.

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Duke University suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) after complaints about an antisemitic flyer.
The flyer depicted pigs shaking hands, drawing condemnation from StopAntisemitism and criticism of the university for not holding individuals accountable.
The university's Office of Institutional Equity deemed the flyer harassment under its discrimination policy.
This decision follows a history of controversies involving SJP, including a protest against the Israel-Hamas war.
Duke SJP has not publicly commented on the suspension.