A disturbing trend of antisemitism has re-emerged on college campuses this fall, with the latest incident occurring at Baruch College in New York City. On Saturday, a group of pro-Palestinian students staged a rally outside the Hillel, the Jewish student center, sparking concerns about the safety and well-being of Jewish students.
Similar protests have already taken place at Cornell University and the University of Michigan, as students return to class for the new semester. The incidents have raised questions about the ability of college administrators to prevent and respond to antisemitic incidents on campus.
The Biden-Harris administration has been criticized for its inaction on the issue, despite growing concerns about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses. In contrast, former President Donald Trump has vowed to take a tougher stance on the issue, promising to withhold accreditation and federal funding from any college or university that fails to address antisemitic protests. Trump’s administration had previously taken steps to protect Jewish students, extending civil rights protections to Jews on college campuses during his first term.
