Speaker Johnson says congressional investigation is underway. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana suggested that colleges and universities that fail to address antisemitism on their campuses may have…
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University Presidents Testify About Campus Antisemitism
Harvard’s president tells the House committee it is a symptom of ignorance. The House Committee on Education and the Workforce heard testimony from the presidents of Harvard University,…
Read MoreSenator Schumer Calls on Nation to Reject Antisemitism
He warns against allowing debate over events in Israel to cross over into hatred of Jewish people at large. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York gave…
Read MoreDHS Updates Language Access Plan
The department adds languages to the online filing portal, receiving community feedback. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its updated language access plan as well as a…
Read More8th Circuit Court Ruling Alters Voting Rights Act Interpretation
The majority ruled that private parties cannot sue under the act, only the federal government. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week that only the U.S.…
Read MoreFDIC Chair Called Before Senate Banking Committee
FDIC employees had complained of workplace sexual harassment. This week a report broke regarding complaints from current and former employees at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) experiencing…
Read MoreJustice Department Reaches Discrimination Settlement with Apple
The agreement covers backpay for employees and penalties for hiring discrimination. The Department of Justice secured a legal agreement with tech company Apple this month that requires the…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Meets with Jewish Organizations on College Antisemitism
Muslim students have also experienced threats. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona met with a dozen Jewish leaders from prominent organizations this week to discuss the significant increase in antisemitism…
Read MoreRepresentative Torres Speaks Against Antisemitism
Threats have been made against Jewish college students. U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres, who represents the Bronx in New York City, has called on the Department of Education to…
Read MoreEducation Department Allocates Funding for School Diversity Pilot Program
$14 million is being distributed to schools launching new school diversity demonstration programs. The Department of Education announced the distribution of $14 million to schools piloting the Fostering…
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