Fordham University’s Decision to Reject Hate Group on Campus is Final

Dear friends,

We are writing to update you with good news for Jewish students at Fordham University.

As we've previously shared, administrators at Fordham University made a wise and courageous decision not to allow Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), an antisemitic hate group, to establish a chapter on campus. Presumably angry that they would not be allowed to push their agenda of Jew-hatred, SJP sued Fordham, alleging that its decision was "arbitrary and capricious."

While SJP initially prevailed, their victory was short-lived. Despite pressure from more than 100 Fordham University professors and several civil rights groups not to pursue an appeal, Fordham appealed the decision and won. Last month, SJP's attempt to appeal that decision was thwarted when the highest court of New York refused to consider the appeal. This means that the court's decision upholding Fordham's right to reject SJP's application to establish a charter on campus is final.

The Lawfare Project is proud to have provided legal support for an amicus brief that was submitted to the court in support of Fordham University. This marks the first time that a university has shown the courage to reject SJP.

As always, The Lawfare Project would not be able to work for what is right without your support. We thank you wholeheartedly for joining us in this fight.

Sincerely,

Brooke Goldstein
Executive Director, The Lawfare Project