"Trump Administration Supports Jewish Professor in Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Hunter College"
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"Trump Administration Supports Jewish Professor in Antisemitism Lawsuit Against Hunter College"
[!CDATA[The Trump administration has shown support for a Jewish professor who alleged facing a hostile work environment due to antisemitic and anti-Israel protests at CUNY’s Hunter College. The Department of Justice intervened in the case, emphasizing the importance of abiding by federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination and hostile workplace environments in educational institutions. The lawsuit filed by Leah Garrett, the chair of the Jewish Studies Center, accused the university of allowing antisemitic demonstrations on campus following terror attacks on Israel by Hamas. Garrett claimed that the university turned a blind eye to posters with blood dripping from a Star of David and demands to expel Zionists, as well as swastikas drawn on Israeli hostage posters. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division argued that the First Amendment does not shield the university from liability under Title VI of the civil rights law for failing to prevent disruptions contributing to a hostile work environment. The Lawfare Project, along with the law firm Alston & Bird, supported Garrett in the lawsuit and praised the Justice Department's intervention. Hunter College refrained from commenting on the ongoing litigation but stated its commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive campus environment free from antisemitism and hate. The Trump administration has been actively addressing anti-Israel protests and antisemitism on university campuses, with recent actions targeting CUNY institutions like Hunter College and Brooklyn College. The administration has also taken measures against Harvard University and Columbia University for alleged failures to address discrimination and antisemitism on their campuses. The Trump administration's Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism has canceled grants to Harvard University and Columbia University, citing concerns over their handling of discrimination and antisemitism issues. The administration has also threatened to revoke visas and deport foreign students involved in disruptive protests and illegal activities on campus. The intervention in the federal lawsuit against Hunter College reflects the administration's stance on combating institutional antisemitism and ensuring the protection of civil rights for all individuals in educational settings.]]