House Republicans Issue Subpoenas to Harvard in Antisemitism Probe
The subpoenas demand documents related to Harvard's handling of antisemitism, marking a significant escalation in the investigation.
- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued subpoenas to Harvard University officials, including interim president Alan Garber and Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny Pritzker.
- The subpoenas seek documents dating back to January 1, 2021, including reports of antisemitic incidents and communications related to antisemitism.
- Harvard has until March 4 to comply with the subpoenas, which are part of an investigation into the university's response to antisemitism on campus.
- The investigation was prompted by concerns over Harvard's handling of antisemitic incidents following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
- This marks the first time the committee has issued a subpoena to a university, signaling a significant escalation in the probe.