Judge Orders Penn to Disclose Jewish Employees to EEOC

A federal judge in Philadelphia ruled on Tuesday that the University of Pennsylvania must provide records identifying Jewish employees to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of antisemitic discrimination on campus, while limiting the disclosure of specific affiliations with Jewish organizations.

U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert largely upheld a subpoena from the EEOC but exempted Penn from revealing employees' ties to particular Jewish-related groups or providing details about three specific Jewish-affiliated organizations. In his decision, Pappert noted that employees retain the right to decline participation in the investigation. However, he emphasized that the agency requires direct access to these individuals to gather potential evidence of discrimination. The university has until May 1 to comply, though it may seek to appeal the order.

The ruling stems from concerns over privacy and free speech raised by Penn and intervening parties, who argued that compiling such lists could endanger employees and infringe on First Amendment protections. A university spokesperson stated in an email that Penn does not...