EEOC withdraws subpoena for Jewish Penn employee data

The Trump administration has withdrawn a subpoena seeking the names and contact information of Jewish employees at the University of Pennsylvania, ending a contentious legal battle but leaving a broader federal investigation into alleged antisemitism at the university intact. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission informed the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on July 23, 2026, that it was dropping the subpoena, which was issued last year. In exchange, the university agreed to dismiss its appeal of a lower court ruling that had ordered it to comply.

The EEOC did not explain its reversal, and a spokesperson declined to comment beyond court filings. The withdrawal does not terminate the agency's underlying investigation into whether Jewish employees at Penn faced religious discrimination or a hostile work environment. The commission could still pursue enforcement action against the university if it determines federal law was violated.

Penn welcomed the resolution, stating that none of the personal information sought by the subpoena had been disclosed. A university spokesperson said the institution, with community support, had been able to protect its employees' rights and...