Feds open probe into New York City's pro-Palestinian teachers
Federal authorities have opened an investigation into New York City public schools over allegations that a group of pro-Palestinian teachers promoted anti-Jewish sentiment in classrooms. The probe focuses on seminars organized by NYC Educators for Palestine, which reportedly taught young children about 'Palestinian resistance' and labeled Zionists negatively. The Trump administration's Education Department asserts that such discrimination violates civil rights laws and will not be tolerated.
- ▪The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is investigating New York City public schools for potential civil rights violations.
- ▪The group NYC Educators for Palestine allegedly conducted seminars for children as young as five that promoted 'Palestinian resistance' and criticized Zionism.
- ▪Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey stated the Trump administration will not ignore antisemitic harassment in schools.
- ▪NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has faced scrutiny for his past anti-Israel statements and policy changes related to antisemitism definitions.
- ▪The investigation centers on whether the seminars violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by fostering a discriminatory environment.
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New York City Feds open probe into New York City's pro-Palestinian teachers Group called NYC Educators for Palestine allegedly organized seminars on 'Palestinian resistance' for kids as young as five By Elaine Mallon Fox News Published May 4, 2026 1:30pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Elise Stefanik joins Ruthless to discuss famous grilling of college presidents on antisemitism Rep. Elise Stefanik tells the Ruthless Podcast that her famous questions about antisemitism on elite college campuses showed the immense disconnect between academia and America.
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