# Appeals court vacates Penn Jewish list order

> Appeals court drops Penn's subpoena for Jewish student and faculty list to federal government.
- Title: Appeals court vacates Penn Jewish list order · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Appeals court drops Penn's subpoena for Jewish student and faculty list to federal government. A federal appeals court vacated a March order requiring…
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- Published: 2026-10-08T21:42:32.354+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.