What’s happening:

A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has urged New York Governor Kathy Hochul to prohibit the campus group “Students for Justice in Palestine” (SJP) from operating in New York’s colleges and universities, citing the group’s alleged promotion of hate and violence.

Why it matters:

The request from the lawmakers comes in the wake of increased antisemitic incidents in New York, following an attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7. The group has been accused of endorsing violence and threatening the safety and rights of Jewish students to a harassment-free education.

By the numbers:

Over three dozen lawmakers have signed the letter to Governor Hochul, highlighting a surge in hate crimes against Jewish communities in New York. The federal government has also launched civil rights investigations into seven educational institutions over allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia since the Israel-Hamas conflict escalated.

The backdrop:

SJP, established in 1993, has been a presence on numerous campuses, including Columbia and Brandeis University. The organization has been under scrutiny for its rhetoric and actions during protests, with chants such as “Globalize the Intifada” and calls for the liberation of Palestine “from the river to the sea.”

The other side:

As of the reporting, there has been no comment from National SJP or Governor Hochul’s office regarding the letter. The group has previously positioned itself as a pro-Palestinian human rights organization, advocating for Palestinian self-determination and opposing Israeli policies.

What’s next:

The letter from lawmakers is a call to action for Governor Hochul to address the concerns of antisemitism and campus safety. The outcome could set a precedent for how educational institutions handle student organizations accused of spreading hate and endorsing violence.

This story was first published on foxnews.