Department of Education Warning to Universities Regarding Discrimination Against Jewish Students

President Trump's Department of Education warned 60 universities of potential enforcement actions for allowing discrimination against Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests. The department cited Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and previous actions under Trump's executive order combating antisemitism.

Crackdown on Antisemitism in New York Colleges

New York Democrats are introducing bills to crack down on colleges that do not protect students from hate-based discrimination and attacks, particularly antisemitism. The Trump administration's Department of Education is investigating five universities, including Columbia University, for allowing anti-Jewish hate to fester on campus.

Discrimination in AAUW's 'Selected Professions Fellowships' Program

A lawsuit has been filed against the American Association of University Women (AAUW) by the organization Do No Harm alleging that the AAUW's 'Selected Professions Fellowships' program is discriminatory and illegal. The program offers $20,000 and networking opportunities to women pursuing certain degrees, but only to women from ethnic minority groups. Do No Harm claims the program violates the Civil Rights Act of 1866 by categorically excluding white applicants based on race.