New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a stark warning to the state's colleges and universities, threatening tough enforcement if they fail to comply with discrimination laws and address growing concerns about anti-Semitism on campuses. This warning comes in response to controversial testimony before Congress by the presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In her letter, Governor Hochul expressed shock and disappointment at the failure of these university leaders to explicitly condemn calls for the genocide of Jews as a violation of the bullying and harassment codes. He emphasized that such acts are not only morally reprehensible, but also constitute a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the New York State Human Rights Act.
To ensure compliance, Governor Hochul has engaged in discussions with the chancellors of the State University of New York (SUNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) systems. Both chancellors have stated that any call for genocide against any group would be a clear violation of their university systems' code of conduct.
Governor Hochul's letter serves as a reminder that anti-Semitism and all forms of hatred based on ethnicity or nationality are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. He has pledged to activate the state Division of Human Rights for enforcement action and refer potential violations of Title VI to the federal government.
Fourteen colleges and universities across the country, including three private institutions in New York, are currently under federal investigation by the Department of Education for discrimination involving shared ancestry. Governor Hochul's actions demonstrate her commitment to ensuring that New York's educational institutions provide a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
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