Duke reinstates Students for Justice in Palestine after suspension over antisemitism concerns
Duke University has reinstated its Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter after suspending it over an Instagram post that drew antisemitism concerns. The Office of Institutional Equity found the post did not violate university policy, though it was deemed offensive and referencing antisemitic tropes. The group's funding freeze and suspension were lifted, with the university requiring the post remain deleted. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) welcomed the reversal but argued the suspension should never have occurred.
- ▪Duke University reversed the suspension of its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter after determining an Instagram post did not violate university policy.
- ▪The controversial post featured a pig in military attire with a Star of David and Israeli flag, originally from a 1970s Black Panther newspaper.
- ▪The Office of Institutional Equity found the image offensive and referencing antisemitic tropes but insufficient to create a hostile educational environment.
- ▪FIRE criticized Duke for the initial suspension, saying it undermined free expression despite the eventual reinstatement.
- ▪Other universities including Columbia, Rutgers, and American University have also suspended their SJP chapters since October 2023.
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Individual Rights Duke reinstates Students for Justice in Palestine after suspension over antisemitism concerns FIRE said the group 'never should have been suspended' over a political cartoon posted to Instagram By Rachel Wolf Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:57pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Antisemitism and hate is 'on the rise,' former US ambassador to Israel says Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides analyzes the U.S.-Iran conflict and a ramming incident at a Synagogue in Michigan on 'The Story.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Duke University's Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) had its suspension reversed on Friday.
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