Jewish students across various universities in the United States are taking a stand against anti-Semitism on campus, as they ramp up pressure on their institutions to address the issue. These students have filed lawsuits against universities including the University of Pennsylvania, NYU, Carnegie Mellon, and Berkeley, citing violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Under Title VI, federally funded institutions are prohibited from intentionally discriminating against individuals based on race, color, or national origin. Lawyers representing the students argue that they are living in fear on campus and feel reluctant to openly identify themselves as Jewish.
