Judge Orders Penn to Comply with Subpoena Regarding Jewish Groups Information

A US District Judge has ruled that the University of Pennsylvania must comply with a federal subpoena seeking information about its Jewish community. The subpoena, issued by the Trump administration, requests a list of individuals who identify as Jewish.

The judge’s decision allows the federal agency to obtain this information as part of an investigation into potential antisemitism on campus. The university had previously resisted the request, citing concerns about student privacy and the potential for harm to its community.

The subpoena was issued in 2020, during the Trump administration, and was related to a broader investigation into alleged antisemitism on college campuses. The investigation was led by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

The University of Pennsylvania has since confirmed that it will comply with the subpoena and provide the requested information. The university had stated that it would not provide any personal or identifying information about its students, but the judge’s ruling allows the federal agency to obtain a list of individuals who identify as Jewish.

The decision has been met with criticism from some groups, who have expressed concerns about the potential impact on the university’s community and the broader implications for student privacy.

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