Penn Must Give EEOC Names of Employees in Jewish Groups

"To demand that Penn create and compile lists of Jewish people-particularly those active in political causes disfavored by the government-evokes the disturbing history of twentieth-century antisemitism."

"The government does not have the right to demand the private, personal information of religious minorities."

"Pappert slammed the defense's comparisons to Nazi Germany in Tuesday's memorandum."

"While the names and information of employees in Jewish organizations must be turned over, Penn officials do not need to specify which organization they belong to."

A Pennsylvania district court judge mandated the University of Pennsylvania to provide the names and contact details of employees affiliated with Jewish organizations as part of an EEOC investigation into antisemitism. The judge clarified that the university does not need to disclose specific organizational affiliations. The EEOC's request, initially made in July, was met with resistance from Penn, which deemed it unconstitutional. Critics, including the American Association of University Professors, expressed concerns about the implications for religious liberties and the potential for ideological conformity.

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