ADL Reports a Sharp Drop in US Antisemitic Incidents in 2025, Driven by a Steep Fall on Campuses
The ADL tallied 1,694 antisemitic incidents on U.S. college campuses in 2024, after pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist student protests proliferated due mostly to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Texas Tech Medical School Cancels Talk on Health, Ethical Considerations in Late-Pregnancy Abortions
The cancellation at Texas Tech followed public pressure from anti-abortion activists and a conservative student group.
Mistrial Declared in the Case of Stanford Students Charged After Pro-Palestinian Protests in 2024
The trial was a rare instance of demonstrators facing felony charges from protests over the Israel-Hamas war that roiled campuses across the country.
Trump Administration Will Appeal Judge’s Order Reversing Federal Funding Cuts at Harvard
U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs ruled in September that the Trump administration’s sweeping funding cuts violated Harvard’s First Amendment rights.
Judge Finds the Trump Administration Unconstitutionally Targeted Noncitizens Over Gaza War Protests
He also used his ruling to draw attention to what he sees as Trump’s broader effort to stifle dissent and attack anyone whom he disagrees while at the same time urging Americans to stand up to these threats.
Northwestern University President Says He Will Resign Following Tenure Marked by White House Tension
The funding freeze and uncertainty over its finances contributed to Northwestern’s decision to lay off around 200 people over the summer.
Privacy and Civil Rights Groups Urge US Colleges To End Campus Surveillance To Protect Protesters
The demands come as President Donald Trump has pressed schools to crack down on alleged antisemitism and take a harder line on demonstrations.
Trump Administration Ordered To Restore Some Withheld Grant Funding to UCLA
UCLA’s money as been frozen as part of a wider pressure campaign targeting universities that Trump says are out of step with his political agenda.