Six More Schools Under Investigation for Alleged Discrimination Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is probing incidents involving shared ancestry at universities and a school district across the U.S.

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has opened investigations into six more schools over allegations of discrimination amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The schools under investigation are Montana State University, Tulane University, Union College, the University of Cincinnati, Santa Monica College, and Cobb County School District in Georgia.
The investigations are focusing on cases of alleged discrimination that involve shared ancestry. The specific incidents under investigation have not been disclosed by the Department of Education, but some schools have released statements detailing the incidents.
At Tulane University, the incident under investigation reportedly took place at a rally organized by a group not recognized by the university. The rally was staged on public property, and resulted in assaults against Tulane students and a police officer, leading to the arrest of four individuals unaffiliated with the university.
Union College is being investigated over allegations that the school failed to respond appropriately to incidents of harassment in October and November 2023. The school has stated that it stands against hate in all forms, including antisemitism.
Cobb County School District is being investigated for a single complaint regarding a reported anti-Muslim incident. The district has stated that it does not tolerate hate of any kind.