{"id":2634368,"date":"2026-07-23T20:59:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-administration-scraps-subpoena-for-list-of-penns-jewish-employees\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T21:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:05:56","slug":"trump-administration-scraps-subpoena-for-list-of-penns-jewish-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-administration-scraps-subpoena-for-list-of-penns-jewish-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump administration scraps subpoena for list of Penn&#8217;s Jewish employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-administration-scraps-subpoena-for-list-of-penns-jewish-employees%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2634368&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Trump management has ceased efforts to compel the University of Pennsylvania to disclose the identities adn contact details of Jewish faculty and staff, thereby ending a legal dispute without resolving an ongoing inquiry into antisemitism at the institution. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it was withdrawing a subpoena for information about Jewish employees, including those associated with Jewish campus organizations and Jewish Studies. Penn agreed to dismiss its appeal of a lower court ruling mandating compliance with the subpoena. Although the EEOC did not specify its reasons for the withdrawal, the investigation into potential religious discrimination and a opposed habitat remains open, and enforcement actions could still be pursued if laws were violated. Penn welcomed the decision, affirming that no personal information had been disclosed during the process and reaffirming its commitment to combating discrimination and antisemitism. The dispute originated after complaints related to antisemitism following the october 2023 Hamas attack and campus protests, with investigators seeking employee information to assess the situation. Penn had already provided extensive documentation but refused to turn over personal identifiers, citing privacy and constitutional concerns. A federal judge initially ruled the subpoena enforceable, but the case was later paused during appeals. The recent agreement concludes the litigation but the broader investigation continues.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"339\">Trump administration<\/a> has abandoned its effort to force the University of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pennsylvania\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"629\">Pennsylvania<\/a> to disclose the names and contact information of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jewish\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1678\">Jewish<\/a> faculty and staff, ending a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/next-victim-star-pitcher-for-the-dodgers-trevor-bauer-reveals-texts-from-his-accuser-following-settlement\/\" title=\"&#039;Trevor Bauer shares texts from accuser after settlement: Dodgers&#039; star pitcher targeted next.&#039;\">high-profile legal dispute<\/a> while leaving a broader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/antisemitism\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"376\">antisemitism<\/a> investigation into the Ivy League school intact.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission informed the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday that it was withdrawing a subpoena issued last year seeking information about Jewish employees, including individuals affiliated with Jewish campus organizations and the school\u2019s Jewish Studies program. In exchange, Penn agreed to dismiss its appeal of a lower court ruling that had required it to comply with the subpoena.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4661817\/trump-eeoc-subpoena-penn-jewish-employees\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump administration scraps effort to subpoena list of Penn\u2019s Jewish employees<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/education\/4660158\/connecticut-democrats-yale-president-tax-exempt-status-doj-deal\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Democrats threaten Yale\u2019s tax-exempt status if school strikes deal with DOJ<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4656380\/trump-doj-harvard-china-financial-aid\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump DOJ probing Harvard over \u2018China-based\u2019 financial aid programs<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EEOC did not explain why it reversed course, but withdrawing the subpoena does not end the agency\u2019s investigation into whether Jewish employees at Penn were subjected to religious discrimination or a hostile work environment. The commission could still pursue enforcement action against the university if it determines that federal law was violated.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Penn welcomed the decision, saying none of the personal information sought by the subpoena had been disclosed during the legal fight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has withdrawn its subpoena that demanded the disclosure of personal contact information and lists of Penn\u2019s Jewish employees,\u201d the university said in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/penntoday.upenn.edu\/announcements\/university-statement-eeoc-subpoena-withdrawal\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/penntoday.upenn.edu\/announcements\/university-statement-eeoc-subpoena-withdrawal\">statement<\/a>. \u201cWith the support of many members of the community who have stood with Penn throughout, the University has been able to protect its employees\u2019 rights and none of the subpoenaed personal contact information was disclosed. Penn remains committed to fighting antisemitism and all other forms of discrimination, to ensure everyone it serves can learn, work, and thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dispute stemmed from an EEOC investigation launched after complaints alleging Jewish employees faced discrimination in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and the wave of campus protests that followed. Federal investigators argued they needed names, contact information, and other records to interview possible victims and determine whether the university adequately addressed complaints of antisemitism.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4660688\/doj-update-religious-liberty-protection-establishment-clause-coerced-observance\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4660688\/doj-update-religious-liberty-protection-establishment-clause-coerced-observance\/\">DOJ UPDATES RELIGIOUS LIBERTY PROTECTIONS FOR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND SCHOOLS TO REFLECT SUPREME COURT DECISIONS <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Penn said it had already produced nearly 900 pages of documents and offered to notify employees about the investigation, but refused to turn over personal identifying information, citing privacy and confidentiality concerns. The university also argued the subpoena threatened employees\u2019 constitutional rights by compelling disclosures of religious affiliations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A federal judge in Philadelphia ruled in March that the subpoena was enforceable because the requested information was relevant to the EEOC\u2019s investigation, though he later paused the order while Penn appealed. Thursday\u2019s agreement ends the litigation but leaves the underlying investigation unresolved.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump admin drops Penn Jewish staff subpoena, ends legal fight<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2634369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP25105733945676.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[83106,83105,5894,83107,32640],"class_list":["post-2634368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-jewish-employees","tag-penn-university","tag-politics","tag-privacy-breach-2","tag-trump-administration"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP25105733945676.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2634368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2634368"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2634368\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2634372,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2634368\/revisions\/2634372"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2634369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2634368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2634368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2634368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}