U.S. Dept. of Ed. investigates antisemitism in Massachusetts schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights sent a letter to 60 schools, including six in Massachusetts, about an investigation into alleged antisemitic discrimination and harassment on campuses. The schools mentioned are Boston University, Emerson College, Harvard University, Tufts University, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Wellesley College. The letter warns of potential enforcement actions if they do not protect Jewish students under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. This follows increased tensions from pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campuses in 2024, linked to the Israel-Hamas war. President Trump has indicated a crackdown on campus protests, including the cancellation of $400 million in funds to Columbia University.