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NJ SR101

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Condemns Rutgers University for agreeing to 8 of 10 demands made by student protesters who established an encampment at the New Brunswick campus on April 29, 2024

  • Characterizes the student protests as anti-Semitic, accusing demonstrators of glorifying Hamas violence against Israeli civilians and using hate speech

  • Lists protester demands that Rutgers accepted, including: divesting from Israel-connected corporations, establishing a partnership with Birzeit University, providing scholarships for 10 Gazan students, and hiring based on cultural competency

  • Asserts that Rutgers administration displayed "blatant disregard" for Jewish and pro-Israel students by acquiescing to protesters rather than enforcing institutional rules

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to Rutgers' president and members of both the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees

Legislative Description

Condemns Rutgers University's acquiescence to anti-Semitic protests.

Higher Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee

5/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Eduction5/13/2024

Full Bill Text

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