The Times of India

The UPenn case explained: A federal demand for Jewish staff identities and the university's pushback

A federal civil-rights probe at the University of Pennsylvania has turned into a high-stakes legal standoff. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking records that could identify Jewish staff and affiliations; Penn says the demand crosses constitutional and historical red lines. Jewish faculty have also intervened, warning that lists created in the name of protection can become a risk.