Case: Yakoby v. University of Pennsylvania

2:23-cv-04789 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Dec. 5, 2023

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Case Summary

This case challenged the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) for allegedly permitting and failing to prevent pervasive antisemitism on its campus, particularly after the October 7 attacks, in violation of federal and state law. Other cases involving universities’ responses to speech and activity concerning Israel and Palestine, including matters of antisemitism or anti-Palestinian expression, can be found here.  On December 5, 2023, two Jewish undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylva…

This case challenged the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) for allegedly permitting and failing to prevent pervasive antisemitism on its campus, particularly after the October 7 attacks, in violation of federal and state law. Other cases involving universities’ responses to speech and activity concerning Israel and Palestine, including matters of antisemitism or anti-Palestinian expression, can be found here

On December 5, 2023, two Jewish undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against the Trustees of the University (Penn). In their complaint (and later amended complaint), plaintiffs asserted claims under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, 73 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 201-1 (UTPCPL), and for breach of contract. They sought injunctive and monetary relief, and attorneys’ fees. The case was initially assigned to Judge Kai N. Scott, then reassigned to Judge John R. Padova, and later to Chief Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg.

In the complaint, plaintiffs alleged that Penn and its administrators knowingly allowed antisemitic harassment, depriving Jewish and Israeli students of equal access to educational programs in violation of Title VI. They further claimed that Penn breached contractual promises in its policies and handbooks to protect students from bias and discrimination, and that its public statements on nondiscrimination, safety, and inclusivity were misleading under Pennsylvania consumer protection law.

On February 12, 2024, Penn moved to dismiss plaintiffs’ claims or, alternatively, to strike portions of their requested relief. Penn argued that the claims were premature, plaintiffs lacked standing for injunctive relief, Title VI allegations were insufficient, the requested disciplinary measures were unavailable, and the breach of contract and UTPCPL claims were legally deficient.

Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on March 4, 2024, adding Students Against Antisemitism (SAA) and an additional individual plaintiff, expanding the factual record, and requesting new relief including declining donations and appointing a neutral monitor. Penn re-filed its motion to dismiss on April 3, 2024, arguing that the amended complaint did not cure prior deficiencies. While the motion was pending, Penn sought a discovery stay, which the court granted on January 3, 2025.

On June 2, 2025, the court granted Penn’s motion to dismiss, finding plaintiffs failed to plausibly allege intentional discrimination under Title VI, enforceable breaches of contract, or justifiable reliance under the UTPCPL. The court allowed one final opportunity to amend the Title VI and contract claims. Plaintiffs appealed on July 2, 2025.

The district court dismissed the case with prejudice after plaintiffs chose not to amend further and entered final judgment on July 22, 2025. Plaintiffs filed an amended appeal on August 11, 2025, to include the dismissal.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Dahlia Gottlieb (3/16/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Goldberg, Mitchell S. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Plaintiff

BENSON, DANIEL R. (Pennsylvania)

CHRISTOPHER, SCOTT (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

BURKE, SEAN V. (Pennsylvania)

Canavan, Jason Gerard (Pennsylvania)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

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Civil Cover Sheet

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Complaint

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Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint with Prejudice and Motion to Strike

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Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Amended Complaint

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Complaint
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Order

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Memorandum Opinion

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Order

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Docket

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Last updated April 18, 2026, 4:39 a.m.

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1 Dec. 5, 2023

COMPLAINT against UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-17111439.), filed by Eyal Yakoby, Jordan Davis. (Attachments: # 1 Designation Form, # 2 Complaint)(SHORE, ERIC) (Entered: 12/05/2023)

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2 Dec. 5, 2023

Summons Issued as to UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. Forwarded To: EMAILED TO PLAINTIFFS COUNSEL on 12/5/2023 (sg) (Entered: 12/05/2023)

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3 Dec. 5, 2023

APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Marc E. Kasowitz by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY. ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17113368.). (SHORE, ERIC) (Entered: 12/05/2023)

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4 Dec. 5, 2023

APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mark P. Ressler by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY. ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17113473.). (SHORE, ERIC) (Entered: 12/05/2023)

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5 Dec. 5, 2023

APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel R. Benson by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY. ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17113477.). (SHORE, ERIC) (Entered: 12/05/2023)

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Dec. 5, 2023

Attorneys are required by local rule to complete and file both a Civil Cover Sheet and a Designation Form. PLAINTIFF's counsel is directed to file COMPLETED DESIGNATION FORM in this case using the Notice (Other) docket event located in the Notices category. Certification Question asking if the case is/is not related needs to be answered. (sbt)

6 Dec. 7, 2023

NOTICE by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY (SHORE, ERIC) (Entered: 12/07/2023)

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7 Dec. 19, 2023

First MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17143204.) filed by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Marc E. Kasowitz, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order and Form Application)(SHORE, ERIC) (Attachment 3 replaced on 12/20/2023 with permission from Chambers) (lisad, ). Modified on 12/20/2023 (lisad, ). (Entered: 12/19/2023)

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8 Dec. 19, 2023

First MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17143210.) filed by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Daniel R. Benson, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order and Form Application)(SHORE, ERIC) (Attachment 3 replaced on 12/20/2023 with permission from Chambers) (lisad, ). Modified on 12/20/2023 (lisad, ). (Entered: 12/19/2023)

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9 Dec. 19, 2023

First MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17143212.) filed by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Mark P. Ressler, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order and Form Application)(SHORE, ERIC) (Attachment 3 replaced on 12/20/2023 with permission from Chambers) (lisad, ). Modified on 12/20/2023 (lisad, ). (Entered: 12/19/2023)

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10 Dec. 19, 2023

First MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17143216.) filed by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Andrew L. Schwartz, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order and Form Application)(SHORE, ERIC) (Attachment 3 replaced on 12/20/2023 with permission from Chambers) (lisad, ). Modified on 12/20/2023 (lisad, ). (Entered: 12/19/2023)

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11 Dec. 19, 2023

First MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17143221.) filed by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Joshua E. Roberts, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order and Form Application)(SHORE, ERIC) (Attachment 3 replaced on 12/20/2023 with permission from Chambers) (lisad, ). Modified on 12/20/2023 (lisad, ). (Entered: 12/19/2023)

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12 Dec. 19, 2023

First MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17143222.) filed by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Yarden N. Hodes, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order and Form Application)(SHORE, ERIC) (Attachment 3 replaced on 12/20/2023 with permission from Chambers) (lisad, ). Modified on 12/20/2023 (lisad, ). (Entered: 12/19/2023)

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13 Dec. 20, 2023

First MOTION for Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17146482.) filed by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Scott Christopher, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order and Form Application)(SHORE, ERIC) (Entered: 12/20/2023)

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14 Dec. 21, 2023

ORDERED THAT THE MOTIONS (DOCS. 7-13) ARE GRANTED. THE ATTORNEYS NAMED ARE ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THIS COURT PRO HAC VICE AS COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF PLAINTIFFS IN THIS MATTER ONLY.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAI N. SCOTT ON 12/21/2023.12/21/2023 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

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15 Feb. 7, 2024

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of David Gringer ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17245486.) filed by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.Declaration, Application, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Application, # 3 Certificate of Service)(BURKE, SEAN) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

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16 Feb. 7, 2024

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE MOTION FOR THE ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF DAVID GRINGER, ESQUIRE TO APPEAR ON BEHALF OF DEFENDANT IN THE ABOVE ACTION (DOC. NO. 15), IT IS ORDERED THAT THE MOTION (DOC. NO. 15) IS GRANTED. DAVID GRINGER IS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE THIS COURT PRO HAC VICE AS COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THIS MATTER ONLY.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAI N. SCOTT ON 2/7/2024.2/7/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

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17 Feb. 7, 2024

MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss and Memorandum in Excess of Twenty-Five Pages filed by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.Memorandum, Certificate of Service, Proposed Order. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(BURKE, SEAN) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

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18 Feb. 8, 2024

ORDER GRANTING 17 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE MOTION TO DISMISS AND MEMO OF LAW UP TO 40 PAGES. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAI N. SCOTT ON 2/8/24. 2/8/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(va) (Entered: 02/08/2024)

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19 Feb. 12, 2024

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Seth P. Waxman ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17257069.) filed by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.Application, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Application, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Certificate of Service)(BURKE, SEAN) (Entered: 02/12/2024)

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20 Feb. 12, 2024

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Alan E. Schoenfeld ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17257115.) filed by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.Application, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Application, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Certificate of Service)(BURKE, SEAN) (Entered: 02/12/2024)

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21 Feb. 12, 2024

MOTION to Dismiss with Prejudice and Motion to Strike filed by UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David Gringer, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23, # 25 Exhibit 24, # 26 Exhibit 25, # 27 Text of Proposed Order, # 28 Certificate of Service)(Gringer, David) (Entered: 02/12/2024)

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22 Feb. 13, 2024

ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR THE ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF SETH P. WAXMAN IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAI N. SCOTT ON 2/13/24.2/13/24 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

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23 Feb. 13, 2024

ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF ALAN E. SCHOENFELD TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAI N. SCOTT ON 2/13/24.2/13/24 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 02/13/2024)

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24 Feb. 26, 2024

NOTICE by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY (SHORE, ERIC) (Entered: 02/26/2024)

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25 Feb. 27, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance on behalf of JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY with Certificate of Service(SHORE, ERIC) *FILED IN ERROR; ENTERING ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE* Modified on 2/28/2024 (lisad, ). (Entered: 02/27/2024)

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26 Feb. 28, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by BRIANA LYNN PEARSON on behalf of JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY with Certificate of Service(PEARSON, BRIANA) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

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27 March 4, 2024

First MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Jillian R. Roffer ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-17303764.) filed by JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit Affidavit of Jillian R. Roffer, # 3 Exhibit Proposed Order and Form Application)(SHORE, ERIC) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

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28 March 4, 2024

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants All Defendants., filed by EYAL YAKOBY, JORDAN DAVIS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(SHORE, ERIC) (Entered: 03/04/2024)

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29 March 5, 2024

Summons Issued as to THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. Forwarded To: EMAILED TO PLAINTIFFS COUNSEL on 3/5/2024 (sg) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

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30 March 5, 2024

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS (DOC. 21) IS DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAI N. SCOTT ON 3/5/2024.3/5/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

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31 March 5, 2024

ORDER THAT MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE FOR JILLIAN R. ROFFER IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAI N. SCOTT ON 3/5/2024.3/5/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 03/05/2024)

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32 March 12, 2024

Joint MOTION to set a Schedule for Defendant's Response to the Amended Complaint filed by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

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33 March 12, 2024

ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED FROM DISTRICT JUDGE KAI N. SCOTT TO DISTRICT JUDGE JOHN R. PADOVA FOR ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. SIGNED BY GEORGE V WYLESOL, CLERK OF COURT ON 3/12/2024. 3/12/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 03/12/2024)

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34 March 18, 2024

ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS GRANTED AS FOLLOWS:1. DEFENDANT SHALL ANSWER OR MOVE TO DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT BY WEDNESDAY,APRIL 3, 2024.2. PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THEIR MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION, IFANY, BY FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024.3. DEFENDANT SHALL FILE ITS MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN REPLY, IF ANY, BY FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024.4. DEFENDANTS OPENING MEMORANDUM OF LAW AND PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION MEMORANDUM OFLAW, IF ANY, SHALL EACH BE NO LONGER THAN FORTY (40) PAGES, AND DEFENDANTSMEMORANDUM OF LAW IN REPLY, IF ANY, SHALL BE NO LONGER THAN (25) PAGES. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE JOHN R. PADOVA ON 3/18/2024.3/18/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

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35 March 20, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by SETH P. WAXMAN on behalf of THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(WAXMAN, SETH) (Entered: 03/20/2024)

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36 March 20, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by ALAN E. SCHOENFELD on behalf of THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(SCHOENFELD, ALAN) (Entered: 03/20/2024)

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37 March 22, 2024

ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED FROM DISTRICT JUDGE JOHN R. PADOVA TO CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG FOR ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. SIGNED BY GEORGE V WYLESOL, CLERK OF COURT ON 3/21/2024. 3/22/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 03/22/2024)

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38 March 25, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Gerard Canavan on behalf of UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(Canavan, Jason) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

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39 March 25, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by SEAN V. BURKE on behalf of THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (BURKE, SEAN) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

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40 March 25, 2024

NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Gerard Canavan on behalf of THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(Canavan, Jason) (Entered: 03/25/2024)

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41 April 3, 2024

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint with Prejudice and Motion to Strike filed by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David Gringer, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23, # 25 Exhibit 24, # 26 Exhibit 25, # 27 Exhibit 26, # 28 Exhibit 27, # 29 Exhibit 28, # 30 Exhibit 29, # 31 Exhibit 30, # 32 Text of Proposed Order, # 33 Certificate of Service)(Gringer, David) (Entered: 04/03/2024)

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42 May 3, 2024

RESPONSE in Opposition re 41 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint with Prejudice and Motion to Strike filed by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Of Jordan Davis, # 2 Declaration Of Eyal Yakoby, # 3 Exhibit A: Anne Norton Tweets, # 4 Exhibit B: Update to Penn Community)(KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 05/03/2024)

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43 May 6, 2024

EXHIBIT /Corrected Exhibit 2 To Document 42 by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY.. (KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 05/06/2024)

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44 May 22, 2024

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney / Appearance filed by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY..(ROBERTS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

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45 May 22, 2024

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE OF SCOTT CHRISTOPHER AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS IN THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED MATTER, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS GRANTED AND SCOTT CHRISTOPHER SHALL BE REMOVED AS COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS IN THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED MATTER. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 5/22/2024.5/22/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

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46 May 24, 2024

REPLY to Response to Motion re 41 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint with Prejudice and Motion to Strike filed by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Margaret Kip, # 2 Declaration of David Gringer, # 3 Exhibit 31, # 4 Exhibit 32, # 5 Exhibit 33, # 6 Exhibit 34, # 7 Exhibit 35, # 8 Exhibit 36, # 9 Exhibit 37, # 10 Exhibit 38, # 11 Certificate of Service)(Gringer, David) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

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47 July 31, 2024

NOTICE by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - D. Mass. 1:24-cv-10577 Memorandum and Order on Motion to Dismiss)(Gringer, David) (Entered: 07/31/2024)

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48 Aug. 6, 2024

NOTICE by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Gringer, David) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

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49 Aug. 7, 2024

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by YARDEN N. HODES on behalf of JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY(HODES, YARDEN) (Entered: 08/07/2024)

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50 Sept. 9, 2024

MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.Declaration and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David Gringer in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Gringer, David) Modified on 9/9/2024 (sg). (Entered: 09/09/2024)

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51 Sept. 9, 2024

NOTICE by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA of Supplemental Information (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Gringer, David) (Entered: 09/09/2024)

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52 Sept. 12, 2024

NOTICE by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - UCLA Decision)(KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

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53 Sept. 23, 2024

Response re 51 Notice (Other) Plaintiffs' Response To Defendants "Notice Of Supplemental Information" by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY. (KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

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54 Sept. 23, 2024

RESPONSE in Opposition re 50 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joshua E. Roberts, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11)(KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

1 Declaration of Joshua E. Roberts

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55 Oct. 7, 2024

MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum in Support of Defendant's Motion to Stay Discovery filed by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.Declaration and Exhibits. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Declaration of David Gringer in Support, # 3 Exhibit A)(Gringer, David) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

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56 Oct. 8, 2024

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO STAY DISCOVERY (ECF NO. 55), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS GRANTED AND DEFENDANT IS GIVEN LEAVE TO FILE ITS REPLY MEMORANDUM IN THE FORM PROPOSED.. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 10/8/2024.10/8/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

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57 Oct. 8, 2024

REPLY to Response to Motion re 50 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David Gringer in Support, # 2 Exhibit A)(Gringer, David) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

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58 Oct. 8, 2024

STATUS REPORT / Joint Status Report Pursuant to Rule 26(f) by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY. (KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 10/08/2024)

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59 Nov. 13, 2024

NOTICE by EYAL YAKOBY, JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC. of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Committee on Educ & Workforce - Report - AS on College Campuses Exposed)(ROBERTS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 11/13/2024)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Committee on Educ & Workforce - Report - AS on College Camp

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60 Nov. 15, 2024

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Memorandum filed by StandWithUs Legal Department.Memorandum Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum Amicus Memorandum, # 3 Exhibit Congressional Report)(MANNE, JASON) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

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61 Nov. 27, 2024

RESPONSE in Opposition re 60 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Memorandum filed by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. (Gringer, David) (Entered: 11/27/2024)

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62 Dec. 16, 2024

ORDERED THAT THE MOTION OF STANDWITHUS FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE MEMORANDUM IS DENIED. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 12/16/2024.12/16/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 12/16/2024)

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63 Dec. 18, 2024

NOTICE by EYAL YAKOBY, JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC. of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 12/18/2024)

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64 Jan. 3, 2025

ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO STAY DISCOVERY IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 1/2/2025. 1/3/2025 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) Modified on 1/6/2025 (lisad, ). (Entered: 01/03/2025)

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65 Jan. 7, 2025

NOTICE by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA of Recent Decision and Second Notice of Supplemental Information (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Gringer, David) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

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66 Feb. 6, 2025

NOTICE by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY / Plaintiffs Notice Of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Cooper Union Decision and Order)(KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 02/06/2025)

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67 March 5, 2025

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by MARK P. RESSLER on behalf of JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY(RESSLER, MARK) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

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68 May 7, 2025

NOTICE by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY / Plaintiffs' Notice of Recent Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Order)(KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

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69 May 9, 2025

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance on behalf of JORDAN DAVIS, EYAL YAKOBY(SHORE, ERIC) *FILED IN ERROR; WITHDRAWING ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE* Modified on 5/12/2025 (lisad, ). (Entered: 05/09/2025)

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70 May 13, 2025

WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY filed by EYAL YAKOBY..(PEARSON, BRIANA) Modified on 5/14/2025 (tjd). (Entered: 05/13/2025)

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71 May 14, 2025

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF BRIANA L. PEARSON, ESQ. ON BEHALF OF PLAINTIFFS EYAL YAKOBY AND JORDAN DAVIS (ECF NO. 70), WHICH WAS ERRONEOUSLY DOCKETED AS A MOTION TO WITHDRAW, AND INSOFAR AS BOTH EYAL YAKOBY AND JORDAN DAVIS CONTINUE TO BE REPRESENTED BY OTHER COUNSEL, THE CLERK OF COURT IS HEREBY DIRECTED TO CORRECT THE ABOVE DOCKET ENTRY TO REFLECT THAT THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW IS MOOT AND BRIANA L. PEARSON HAS WITHDRAWN HER APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL ON BEHALF OF PLAINTIFFS YAKOBY AND DAVIS. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 5/14/2025. 5/14/2025 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

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72 June 2, 2025

MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 6/2/2025. 6/2/2025 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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73 June 2, 2025

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF DEFENDANT UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH PREJUDICE AND MOTION TO STRIKE (ECF NO. 41), PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION, AND DEFENDANTS REPLY MEMORANDUM, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE MOTION TO DISMISS AND STRIKE IS GRANTED, AND PLAINTIFFS AMENDED COMPLAINT IS DISMISSED AND STRICKEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. NOS. 12(B)(6) AND 12(F) FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM OPINION. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT PLAINTIFFS ARE GIVEN LEAVE TO FILE A SECOND AND FINAL AMENDED COMPLAINT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DIRECTIVES CONTAINED IN THE MEMORANDUM OPINION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE ENTRY DATE OF THIS ORDER.. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 6/2/2025. 6/2/2025 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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74 June 25, 2025

NOTICE by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY re Plaintiffs' Notice to Stand on First Amended Complaint (KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

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75 June 25, 2025

ORDERED THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF PLAINTIFFS NOTICE TO STAND ON FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT (ECF NO. 74), DEFENDANT IS HEREBY ORDERED TO FILE ITS RESPONSE THERETO WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS OF THIS ORDER. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 6/25/2025. 6/26/2025 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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76 June 30, 2025

NOTICE by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY / Notice Of Change Of Firm Name (ROBERTS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

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77 June 30, 2025

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ROBERTS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

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78 July 1, 2025

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE (ECF NO. 77) OF DANIEL R. BENSON, ESQUIRE FOR THE REASON THAT HE IS NO LONGER ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAW FIRM OF KASOWITZ LLP, AND IT APPEARING TO THE COURT THAT PLAINTIFFS REMAIN REPRESENTED BY OTHER ATTORNEYS FROM KASOWITZ LLP, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS GRANTED AND THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO MARK THE APPEARANCE OF DANIEL R. BENSON ON BEHALF OF THE PLAINTIFFS AS WITHDRAWN. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 7/1/2025.7/1/2025 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

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79 July 2, 2025

Response re 74 Notice (Other) of Plaintiffs' Intent to Stand on their First Amended Complaint by THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. (Gringer, David) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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80 July 2, 2025

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 72 Memorandum and/or Opinion, 73 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion),,, by JORDAN DAVIS, NOAH RUBIN, STUDENTS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM, INC., EYAL YAKOBY. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number APAEDC-18408749. (KASOWITZ, MARC) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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81 July 17, 2025

USCA Notice of Docketing ROA

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82 July 23, 2025

Order Dismissing Case

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83 July 28, 2025

Notice of Withdrawal of Appearance

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84 Aug. 11, 2025

Notice of Appeal

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85 Dec. 2, 2025

Miscellaneous Relief

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86 Dec. 3, 2025

Notice of Withdrawal of Motion

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Education

Special Collection(s):

Title VI Anti-Palestinian/Antisemitism cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 5, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are undergraduate students of Jewish heritage, who attend the University of Pennsylvania, and a non-profit antisemitism student organization

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2:23-cv-04789

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 25-02239

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Education

Failure to discipline

School/University policies

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Affected Religion(s):

Judaism

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