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Appeals court vacates Penn Jewish list order
Appeals court drops Penn's subpoena for Jewish student and faculty list to federal government.
In brief
Appeals court drops Penn's subpoena for Jewish student and faculty list to federal government. A federal appeals court vacated a March order requiring University of Pennsylvania to submit Jewish students and faculty names to the EEOC, ending a legal battle with the Trump administration. Originally reported by…
Appeals court vacates order
A federal appeals court vacated a March order for the University of Pennsylvania to turn over Jewish students and faculty names to the EEOC.
EEOC dropped subpoena
The EEOC already dropped its subpoena this summer, but the decision prevents future precedent according to the ACLU.
Legal battle with Trump
The legal battle between Penn and the Trump administration dominated much of the year, ending with a settlement.
Lower court ruling
A federal judge sided with the EEOC in February, prompting an appeal after Penn refused to comply with the subpoena.
Trump administration settlement
The Trump administration agreed to drop the lawsuit with Penn, effectively settling the case.
ACLU's stance
ACLU lawyers and others argue the decision protects all American colleges from future federal overreach.
Amanda Shanor's view
A constitutional law scholar at Penn said the subpoena deeply scared many on campus and the ruling protects them from future misuse.
Lorena Grundy's view
Lorena Grundy, vice president of the American Association of University Professors, said the victory ensures the EEOC can't use the ruling against other universities.
Judge's ruling
Judge Cindy K. Chung remanded the case to the district court with instruction to dismiss it.
Here's the gist
A federal appeals court vacated a March order requiring University of Pennsylvania to submit Jewish students and faculty names to the EEOC, ending a legal battle with the Trump administration.
