Fedes send warning to ASU, other colleagues about anti -Semitism in campus

The US Education Department has issued a warning to the State University of Arizona on the protection of Jewish students in campus.
The Federal Department of Education investigates 60 universities, including ASU, for the potential violations of Title VI arising from alleged anti -Semitic harassment or discrimination.
The investigation comes from the complaints filed by the campus reform that claim hostile environments for Jewish students at various universities.

On Monday, the US Education Department warned the State University of Arizona that he will face consequences if he does not protect the Jewish students from Campus.

In a letter sent to ASU and 59 other schools from all over the country, the federal department said that universities must comply with Title VI protection and ensure that Jewish students have uninterrupted access to Campus and their classes. All schools that received the letter are currently being investigated for accusations of Title VI violations regarding the harassment or discrimination of anti -Semitic.

Title VI prohibits discrimination against people on the basis of national race, color or origin among institutions that receive federal funds.

An ASU spokesman said that investigations are based on complaints filed in 2023 by the editor of the campus reform against several schools. The conservative publication focuses on higher education from all over the country, supported by the reporting of students.

“The State University of Arizona has a long history of opposing anti -Semitic rhetoric and intimidation, whether they appear on our campuses or in the community,” said the spokesman. “University was very clear about this position.”

Education Secretary Linda McMahon claimed that Jewish students still feel threatened on American campuses.

“The department is deeply disappointed by the fact that Jewish students studying on the elite American campuses continue to be afraid of their safety, against the background of tireless anti -Semitic eruptions that have seriously disturbed the Life on Campus for more than a year. The leaders of the University must do better, “she said in a statement that threatens” the potential actions to apply potentials “.

Last spring, ASU was among dozens of other universities that saw a pro-Palestinian camp built on campus. Hundreds of protesters, including students and other members of the community gathered on the lawn of the school students, before they were arrested until nightfall. Now, 68 people face charges of offenseincluding at least 20 students.

ASU was not the only university in Arizona with protests. Research grew up at the University of Arizona and the University of North Arizona, which led to arrests in both cases. At the UA, the police used rubber and tear gas bullets to disperse the protest.

Threats are part of a large-scale repression against universities for accusations of anti-Semitism, including an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, in January, entitled “Additional measures to combat anti-Semitism.” According to the order, international students participating in pro-palestinian protests will be deported. He also asked federal officials to allow schools to “monitor and report activities by students and extraterrestrial personnel.”

Last week, the education department canceled $ 400 million in federal subsidies and contracts at Colombia University. saying that the school failed to protect the Jewish students against discrimination. At the weekend, federal agents also arrested A graduate student of Colombia University which played a significant role in pro-Palestinian protests at school. The student’s lawyer said he has a valid green book and is married to an American citizen.

Helen Rummel covers higher education for the Republic of Arizona. Reach her at [email protected]. Follow it on X, former Twitter: @helenrummel.