NYU urges dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit, says it acted ‘decisively’
New York University says it has moved “decisively” to root out antisemitism on its campus, and that a lawsuit by Jewish students claiming they have been mistreated should be dismissed, Reuters reports.
In a Monday night filing in Manhattan federal court, NYU said reports of antisemitism have declined significantly, sometimes to near zero, following a surge immediately after the October 7, 2023 outbreak of fighting in Gaza.
The university also said student victims of antisemitism lack legal standing to demand sweeping changes.
It said it has taken “far more” steps than the law requires to address their concerns, including the adoption of a “10 Point Plan” that boosts on-campus security and disciplines people who violate its anti-discrimination policies.
“NYU recognises that the past few months have been profoundly challenging for many members of its community, including its Jewish and Israeli students, but plaintiffs allegations do not state a claim,” it said. “There is no need for this court’s intervention now, and likely never will be.”