President Donald Trump issued an executive order to intensify efforts against anti-Semitism, especially on school and university campuses. The order reaffirms a 2019 directive that aimed to protect Jewish students but was weakened under the previous administration.
The new measures respond to a rise in anti-Semitic incidents following the October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Federal agencies must identify legal actions to counter campus harassment within 60 days. Reports will inventory complaints and legal cases, and authorities are urged to enhance civil rights enforcement.
The initiative emphasizes accountability for perpetrators and support for affected institutions.
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