Duke reinstates Students for Justice in Palestine after suspension over antisemitism concerns
Duke University has reinstated the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) after suspending the group over an Instagram post that drew accusations of antisemitism. The Office of Institutional Equity concluded the post, while offensive and referencing antisemitic tropes, did not violate university policy or create a hostile educational environment. The image in question, depicting a pig in military attire with a Star of David, has sparked debate among students about double standards in addressing hate speech.
- ▪Duke University reversed the suspension of Students for Justice in Palestine after an internal review found no policy violation.
- ▪The controversial Instagram post featured a pig wearing a Star of David and holding an Israeli flag, originally from a 1970s Black Panther newspaper.
- ▪The Office of Institutional Equity determined the post was offensive but did not create a hostile educational environment.
- ▪Some students, including senior Zachary Patterson, criticized the decision, calling the post clearly offensive to Jewish people.
- ▪The group was initially suspended based on complaints that the image constituted harassment under Duke's discrimination and harassment policy.
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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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