Discussion of the impact of the Trump administration on antisemitism on college campuses, focusing on NYU students suspended for protesting divestment from Israel. Cornell professor William Jacobson highlights the importance of enforcing rules evenly and not creating hostile environments for certain religious or ethnic groups.
Key Points
Importance of adhering to university rules and scholarly norms
Concerns over antisemitism and discrimination on college campuses
Debate over Trump administration's approach to addressing antisemitism
Pros
Enforcing rules evenly on college campuses
Addressing antisemitism and discrimination against certain ethnic or religious groups
Cons
Controversy over the suspension of NYU students for protesting divestment from Israel
Debate over the handling of civil rights violations and settlements in universities