Penn Ordered to Release Jewish Employee Records

U.S. District Judge Jerry Pappert ordered the University of Pennsylvania to provide records about its Jewish employees to the United States — United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination. While upholding the subpoena, Judge Jerry Pappert limited its scope, stating that the University of Pennsylvania does not have to disclose employees' affiliations with specific Jewish-related organizations or provide information about three Jewish-affiliated groups (Microbial enhanced oil recovery, Penn Hillel, and Chabad). The United States — United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's investigation was prompted by several antisemitic incidents on campus and concerns about the University of Pennsylvania's response to protests over the war in Gaza. The University of Pennsylvania plans to appeal the decision, citing privacy and First Amendment concerns, and stating that it does not maintain employee lists by religion.