Federal lawsuit filed against The New School over alleged antisemitic harassment of student Sophie Shabot

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What does the lawsuit claim The New School failed to do?

The complaint says The New School did not stop a series of antisemitic actions against Sophie Shabot, including verbal abuse, physical assaults, spitting, blocking her from campus spaces and vandalising her desk. The filing argues the university neglected its duty to protect a Jewish student.

Who is representing Sophie Shabot in the case?

Ziporah Reich, director of litigation at the Lawfare Project, is listed as the attorney for Sophie Shabot. She is also identified as a representative of the Lawfare Project, which is handling the lawsuit on the student's behalf.

When and where was the lawsuit filed?

The lawsuit was filed on 7 October 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The filing date matches the third anniversary of the Oct 7 Hamas attacks in Israel.

What amount does the complaint say Donna Shalala gave to protest participants?

The complaint states that former New School president Donna Shalala provided $300 to participants in an unauthorized encampment, a payment presented as a reward for the protesters.