3 Jewish Students Sue NYU, Citing Failure To Defend Against Anti-Semitism
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
4:45 PM – Wednesday, November 15, 2023
New York University has been hit with a groundbreaking lawsuit for allegedly allowing anti-Semitism to thrive on its campus and intentionally creating a more hostile environment for Jewish students.
On Tuesday, three Jewish NYU students filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court alleging that the college had failed to protect them from discrimination since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7th.
“NYU is among the worst campuses for Jewish students, and NYU has long been aware of the festering Jewish hatred permeating the school,” the lawsuit said.
Jewish students Bella Ingber, Sabrina Maslavi, and Saul Tawil claimed that NYU committed egregious civil rights violations by allowing other students to shout anti-Semitic slogans without consequences.
Their lawsuit alleges that NYU has given mobs of students the freedom to harass and intimidate the Jewish population on campus since the start of the conflict.
Additionally, the lawsuit claimed that the age-old virus of antisemitism is alive and well at New York University and has worsened after the invasion into Israel by Hamas on October 7th.
Ingber, Maslavi, and Tawil also alleged that NYU violated the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.
“In enabling this campus antisemitism—which spews the same anti-Jewish vitriol that the Nazis propagated eighty years ago—NYU has violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” the lawsuit stated.
The students expressed their concerns to the university, but administrators dismissed them and directed them to the Wellness Exchange, a hotline for students dealing with emotional challenges.
“NYU has not addressed and ameliorated campus antisemitism, as the university committed to do three years ago. In fact, shockingly, NYU has done the opposite, it has deliberately sought to burnish its anti-Semitic credentials and make the campus environment even more hostile and frightening for Jewish students,” the lawsuit said.
The lawsuit also mentioned that NYU was aware of ongoing acts of anti-Jewish bigotry but failed to take action to protect Jewish students’ rights.
“Even though every instance of anti-Semitic behavior alleged herein is prohibited by one or more of NYU’s policies, the university has done nothing to enforce these policies to remedy or prevent that behavior, and certainly nothing approaching the manner in which NYU has enforced them with respect to misconduct not involving antisemitism,” the lawsuit said. “NYU selectively enforces its own rules, deeming Jewish students unworthy of the protections it readily affords to non-Jewish students victimized by discrimination, harassment, and intimidation.”
“Nearly every day since the attack, plaintiffs and other Jewish students have been forced to run a campus gauntlet of verbal and physical harassment, threats, and intimidation. Moreover, Jewish students’ complaints are ignored, slow-walked, or met with gaslighting by NYU administrators,” the lawsuit added.
However, NYU disputed the claims made by the Jewish students, stating that the lawsuit does not accurately describe the campus conditions and that the university is eager to present its side in court.
“NYU has promptly reviewed and opened investigations into reported complaints of antisemitism and related misconduct,” NYU spokesperson John Beckman said. ”NYU looks forward to setting the record straight, to challenging this lawsuit’s one-sided narrative, to making clear the many efforts NYU has made to combat antisemitism and provide a safe environment for Jewish students and non-Jewish students, and to prevailing in court.”
The three students argued that NYU has failed to uphold its own policies against discrimination and that they expected to be able to embrace their culture and identity when they enrolled at the university.
In the lawsuit, the students requested that NYU defend them, including taking action against deans and administrators accused of contributing to the toxic environment. They also demanded a monetary settlement, the amount of which has not been disclosed to the press.
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According to the plaintiffs, what civil rights violations did NYU commit in regards to its Jewish students?
New York University Faces Groundbreaking Lawsuit for Allowing Anti-Semitism on Campus
New York University (NYU) has recently been hit with a groundbreaking lawsuit, accusing the institution of allowing anti-Semitism to thrive on its campus and deliberately creating a more hostile environment for Jewish students. The lawsuit, filed by three Jewish NYU students in Manhattan federal court, alleges that the college has failed to protect them from discrimination since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7th.
According to the lawsuit, NYU is among the worst campuses for Jewish students, and the college has long been aware of the festering Jewish hatred permeating the school. The plaintiffs – Bella Ingber, Sabrina Maslavi, and Saul Tawil – claim that NYU committed egregious civil rights violations by allowing other students to shout anti-Semitic slogans without consequences.
The lawsuit suggests that NYU has given mobs of students the freedom to harass and intimidate the Jewish population on campus since the start of the conflict. The students also argue that the age-old virus of anti-Semitism is alive and well at NYU and has worsened after the invasion into Israel by Hamas on October 7th.
Moreover, the lawsuit alleges that NYU violated the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. By enabling campus anti-Semitism that spews the same anti-Jewish vitriol that the Nazis propagated eighty years ago, NYU is said to have violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The affected students claim that they expressed their concerns to the university, but administrators dismissed them and directed them to the Wellness Exchange, a hotline for students dealing with emotional challenges. This lack of response and action from the university is seen as evidence of NYU’s failure to address and ameliorate campus anti-Semitism, despite committing to doing so three years ago.
The lawsuit has garnered significant attention, shedding light on the persistent issue of anti-Semitism on college campuses and emphasizing the need for universities to create safe and inclusive environments for all students, regardless of their religious or ethnic background.
As the case progresses, NYU will undoubtedly face scrutiny and will be expected to address the allegations made by the plaintiffs. The outcome of this lawsuit could set an important precedent in holding universities accountable for fostering a campus culture free from discrimination and hate.
It is crucial that educational institutions take proactive measures to combat anti-Semitism and create an atmosphere that promotes tolerance, respect, and inclusivity. Every student deserves to feel safe and supported on their college campuses, regardless of their religious or ethnic identity.
The outcome of this lawsuit will not only impact NYU but also set a precedent for universities across the nation, highlighting the importance of tackling and eradicating anti-Semitism from higher education institutions. It is imperative that universities prioritize the well-being and safety of their students by actively addressing and preventing all forms of discrimination and intolerance on their campuses.
In this ongoing fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of hate, it is essential for universities to not only enforce stricter policies and consequences for those engaging in discriminatory behavior but also to promote education and dialogue to foster mutual understanding and respect among diverse student populations. Only by working together can we create a truly inclusive and tolerant academic environment for all.
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