Education Department widens probe into Swarthmore College antisemitism
A former student group allegedly shared a clip of an effigy burning, and officials said it seemed to urge violence.
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What happened
The Education Department's civil rights office has widened its Title VI probe into Swarthmore College. The college in Pennsylvania is accused of not dealing with antisemitism on campus. The expansion followed claims that a formerly recognized student group reposted a video showing people burning an effigy of an Israeli soldier.
Why it matters
The department has tied the expansion to the video, which it said appeared to urge violence.
Coverage
- Department of Education investigates Pennsylvania college (northpennnow.com)
- ED Expands Antisemitism Investigation at Swarthmore (insidehighered.com)
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