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Northwestern University Faces Backlash and Legal Scrutiny Over Concessions to Anti-Israel Protesters

The university's agreement with protesters, including scholarships for Palestinian students, has sparked congressional investigation and accusations of antisemitism.

  • Rep. Virginia Foxx demands documentation from Northwestern University following an agreement with anti-Israel protesters, citing concerns over antisemitism.
  • Northwestern's concessions include full scholarships for Palestinian students and space for MENA/Muslim student community building.
  • Several members of Northwestern’s antisemitism advisory committee resigned in protest over the university's handling of the situation.
  • Legal challenges arise as lawsuits claim the university's actions violate federal civil rights law.
  • Faculty and administrators sign a resolution calling Israel a 'terror' state, intensifying the controversy.
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