Barnard College settles lawsuit accusing school of not doing enough to fight antisemitism
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Barnard College has settled a lawsuit that accused the college of not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus, agreeing to a litany of demands that include banning masks at protests and refusing to meet or negotiate with a coalition of pro-Palestinian student groups, according to a statement released Monday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Barnard College settled a lawsuit over antisemitism claims by agreeing to new protest limits, mask rules, and stronger enforcement against harassment on campus.
Key Points:
- Barnard will create a new Title VI coordinator to handle discrimination complaints and issue an annual antisemitism report.
- The school will tell students and staff there is zero tolerance for harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.
- Barnard also agreed not to meet or negotiate with the pro-Palestinian student coalition behind past encampments.
- The deal drew pushback from some students and faculty, who said it could limit pro-Palestinian protest and academic freedom.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The settlement may make campus protests more restricted and could blur the line between antisemitism rules and criticism of Israel, raising free-speech concerns for students and faculty.
Positive Impact
Barnard College’s new antisemitism rules and Title VI oversight may make some Jewish and Israeli students feel safer and could push other schools to strengthen protections.
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Central institution in the settlement and policy changes described in the article.
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