Overview

• The House Education and Workforce Committee questioned presidents of Haverford College, DePaul University, and California Polytechnic State University about their responses to campus antisemitism since October 2023.
• DePaul University President Robert Manuel apologized for antisemitism on campus and detailed actions taken, including suspending pro-Palestinian groups and enhancing security measures.
• Haverford College President Wendy Raymond faced sharp criticism for refusing to specify disciplinary actions, prompting Republican lawmakers to threaten funding cuts for non-compliance.
• Jewish Voice for Peace Action condemned the hearings, claiming they weaponize antisemitism allegations to suppress pro-Palestinian activism and target non-citizen students.
• ACLU lawyer David Cole likened the hearings to Cold War-era tactics, arguing they aim to chill constitutionally protected speech rather than address discrimination effectively.