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SURGE IN ANTISEMITISM SPARKS FEDERAL INVESTIGATION AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE

By Danielle Radin

December 12, 2023 / 5:01 PM PST / KCAL News

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Surge in antisemitism sparks federal investigation at Santa Monica College

Santa Monica College is under federal scrutiny as the public institution faces
accusations of civil rights violations against a group called the Students
Supporting Israel. 

One board member of Students Supporting Israel said Tuesday that following the
outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October, the SSI club faced discrimination,
denial of registration, and offensive remarks.

There has been a surge in anti-Semitic hate crimes at college campuses, raising
concern among Jewish communities. Students say they are confronting an
unexpected wave of discrimination. 



The president of the national Students Supporting Israel movement stressed the
urgency of addressing the situation swiftly. 

"Our reaction to it is that a big issue happened that needs to be fixed ASAP,"
said Ilan Sinelnikov of Students Supporting Israel. 

The administration at Santa Monica College affirmed prompt action on October 20,
responding to student concerns. Despite reinstating SSI, the college is
committed to thoroughly investigating the discrimination complaint. 

Santa Monica College released a statement that said, in part: "The college
stands against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism. Most recently, on
Nov. 7, 2023, the SMC Board of Trustees passed a resolution in support of United
Against Hate Week which acknowledged the increases in anti-Semitism amid other
ongoing acts of hate and discrimination against marginalized groups throughout
the nation."


Danielle Radin

Danielle Radin is a journalist for CBS Los Angeles and has authored 9 books. She
is originally from Hermosa Beach. Danielle covers breaking news, crime, tech and
politics.


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First published on December 12, 2023 / 5:01 PM PST

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