NYU urges dismissal of antisemitism lawsuit, says it acted ‘decisively’

New York University says it has moved “decisively” to root out antisemitism on its campus, and that a lawsuit by Jewish students claiming they have been mistreated should be dismissed.

In a Monday night filing in Manhattan federal court, NYU says reports of antisemitism have declined significantly, sometimes to near zero, following a surge immediately after the October 7, 2023 outbreak of war in Gaza.

The university also says student victims of antisemitism lack legal standing to demand sweeping changes.

It says it has taken “far more” steps than the law requires to address their concerns, including the adoption of a “10 Point Plan” that boosts on-campus security and disciplines on people who violate its anti-discrimination policies.

“NYU recognizes that the past few months have been profoundly challenging for many members of its community, including its Jewish and Israeli students, but plaintiffs allegations do not state a claim,” it says. “There is no need for this court’s intervention now, and likely never will be.”

Lawyers for the plaintiffs did not immediately respond to requests for comment.