The Anti-Defamation League files a complaint against the School District of Philadelphia

The Anti-Defamation League, also known as the ADL, claims the School District of Philadelphia has failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism that swept through classrooms after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7.

The ADL filed a complaint on Tuesday with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

The Jewish advocacy group wants the school district to issue a statement denouncing antisemitism, and to take disciplinary action against teachers and students who engage in discrimination and harassment.

A group of pro-Palestinian teachers called “Philly Educators for Palestine” accused the ADL of multiple inaccuracies.

The school district said they do not comment on litigation and activations, but did release a statement, in which they said, “The district represents a diverse community of students, families and staff, and we are committed to our schools being safe havens, where everyone feels safe physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.”

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