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In a new article, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler discusses TMU’s initial response to his open letter to President Lachemi, what needs to happen next, and the impediments to change. He also includes a clear call to action, encouraging readers to write directly to TMU’s Office of the President.

In this week’s Hate Crime & Legal Update, we report on additional charges laid arising out of the November 5 forced entry by masked intruders into a private event near TMU, and two other arrests in assault and criminal harassment cases related to ALCCA's mandate.

An open letter from ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler – on behalf of the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism – condemns TMU’s ongoing failure to protect Jewish students. Following the violent November 5 attack on a Students Supporting Israel event, the letter details years of unchecked antisemitism, institutional inaction, and enabling of hate on campus – and demands accountability, enforcement of university policies, and protection for Jewish and pro-Israel students.

Days after the violent assault on Jewish students and guests at a private event, five individuals have been charged with multiple offences. ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler’s legal report outlines the existing charges, what the ongoing police investigation should address, and the university as a breeding ground for extremist conduct. He also cites the Toronto Star reporting on this violent assault as a case study in media bias.

A new lawsuit by TMU law students reignites controversy over their 2023 open letter denying Israel’s legitimacy. The case exposes flawed reasoning, misplaced outrage, and TMU’s ongoing failure to protect its Jewish community.

TMU’s faculty association passed a motion on “Anti-Palestinian Racism” – ALCCA’s Chair raises concerns about its true intent – warning it undermines academic freedom and worsens discrimination against Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist students and faculty.

ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler explains how Harvard’s antisemitism lawsuit settlement relates to Canadian campuses & the need for action.

Analyzing the Justice Committee's Islamophobia report: treatment of anti-Palestinian discrimination and racism raised significant concerns.