U.S. Department of Education Investigates Antisemitism at Five Universities

University of Minnesota and four other schools face federal scrutiny over allegations of antisemitic harassment following a surge in campus tensions.

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched investigations into antisemitism at the University of Minnesota, Columbia University, Northwestern University, UC-Berkeley, and Portland State University.
The investigations follow widespread reports of antisemitic harassment on campuses after the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent protests over the Gaza conflict.
University of Minnesota officials stated their commitment to combating hate and bias, pledging full cooperation with the investigation and emphasizing their support for Jewish students and other community members.
President Trump recently signed an executive order targeting antisemitism on college campuses, including measures to monitor and report activities by international students and staff who express certain views.
Legal experts and advocacy groups have raised concerns about the potential impact of the executive order on free speech and the vulnerability of international students.