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Court Orders Compliance
A federal judge ordered Penn to comply with an EEOC subpoena.
“The charge is valid and the constitutional claims are easily dispensed with”
The judge ruled the charge of discrimination was valid and constitutional claims were easily dispensed with.
Penn does not have to reveal any employee's affiliation with a specific Jewish-related organization.
University Vows To Appeal
Penn intends to appeal the ruling.
The university claims it does not maintain employee lists by religion.
Jewish campus groups warned of historical parallels to Nazi Germany.
Judge Slams Holocaust Comparisons
Judge Pappert condemned comparisons to Nazi Germany.
“Comparing the EEOC's investigation into antisemitism at Penn with Nazi Germany is counterproductive”
He noted the EEOC has an important role to investigate discrimination.
There is also an obligation to protect employee rights.
Subpoena Details
The EEOC requested lists of Jewish faculty, students, and organizations.
The request included personal contact information but not affiliations.
The probe was opened in December 2023.