Case: Jews at Haverford v. The Corporation of Haverford College

2:24-cv-02044 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: May 13, 2024

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Case Summary

This case challenges Haverford College (Haverford) for allegedly permitting and failing to prevent pervasive antisemitism on its campus, particularly after the October 7 attacks, in violation of federal and state law. Other cases involving universities’ responses to speech and activity concerning Israel and Palestine, including matters involving antisemitism and/or anti-Palestinian expression, can be found here. On May 13, 2024, Jews at Haverford, an unincorporated association of Jewish student…

This case challenges Haverford College (Haverford) for allegedly permitting and failing to prevent pervasive antisemitism on its campus, particularly after the October 7 attacks, in violation of federal and state law. Other cases involving universities’ responses to speech and activity concerning Israel and Palestine, including matters involving antisemitism and/or anti-Palestinian expression, can be found here.

On May 13, 2024, Jews at Haverford, an unincorporated association of Jewish students, faculty, alumni, and parents of current and former students at Haverford, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against the Corporation of Haverford College (Haverford). The plaintiff brought claims under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and for breach of contract. The group sought a writ of mandate, injunctive and declaratory relief, damages, and attorneys’ fees. The case was assigned to Judge Gerald A. McHugh.

In the complaint, the plaintiff alleged that Haverford violated Title VI by allowing a hostile antisemitic environment, including attacks on students identifying with Zionism, and failed to address discrimination as required by OCR guidance. They also claim the college breached its contract by enforcing policies unevenly, harming Jewish students’ educational experience.

Haverford filed a motion to dismiss on July 15, 2024. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on September 9, 2024, which preserved the original claims but clarified the connection between Zionism and protected categories such as ancestry, ethnicity, and religion, and included information about events at and after graduation as well as faculty discipline incidents. The court declared the original motion to dismiss moot.

Haverford filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint on September 23, 2024. On January 6, 2025, the court granted the motion without prejudice, allowing the plaintiff twenty-one days to cure defects. The court found that the plaintiff had not plausibly alleged facts sufficient to state a recognized cause of action.

On January 27, 2025, the plaintiff filed a second amended complaint, streamlining allegations, providing additional background on what constitutes a hostile educational environment, and directly referencing Haverford’s Non-Discrimination Statement.

Haverford filed another motion to dismiss on February 10, 2025. On June 30, 2025, the court granted the motion as to the Title VI claim with prejudice but denied it as to the breach of contract claim. The court concluded that the second amended complaint failed to state a Title VI claim, as many alleged incidents were protected by the First Amendment and the officials’ responses did not demonstrate deliberate indifference. The breach of contract claim was valid, limited to nominal damages.

On August 15, 2025, the court suspended all deadlines for sixty days to allow the parties to attempt resolution. On October 16, 2025, the court extended the stay pending updates from counsel regarding mediation.

This case is ongoing with respect to the breach of contract claim.

Summary Authors

Dahlia Gottlieb (12/3/2025)

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Judge(s)

McHugh, Gerald Austin (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Plaintiff

MARCUS, LORI LOWENTHAL (Pennsylvania)

MARCUS, JEROME M. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

RICHARDS, JOSHUA W.B. (Pennsylvania)

SCHY, LEVI R. (Pennsylvania)

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2:24-cv-02044

Complaint

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

Complaint
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2:24-cv-02044

Amended Complaint

Sept. 9, 2024

Sept. 9, 2024

Complaint
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2:24-cv-02044

Memorandum

Landau et al. v. The Corporation of Haverford College

Jan. 6, 2025

Jan. 6, 2025

Order/Opinion

780 F.Supp.3d 548

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2:24-cv-02044

Second Amended Complaint

Jan. 27, 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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COMPLAINT against THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-17463336.), filed by JEWS AT HAVERFORD. (Attachments: # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F) (lisad, ). Modified on 11/12/2024 (lisad, ). (Entered: 05/13/2024)

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May 13, 2024

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Summons Issued as to THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE. E-MAILED To: COUNSEL on 5/14/24 (bw) (Entered: 05/14/2024)

May 14, 2024

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by JEWS AT HAVERFORD. THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE waiver sent on 5/14/2024, answer due 7/15/2024. (MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 05/15/2024)

May 15, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by JOSHUA W.B. RICHARDS on behalf of THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE with Certificate of Service(RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by LEVI R. SCHY on behalf of THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE with Certificate of Service(SCHY, LEVI) (Entered: 05/16/2024)

May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

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ORDER THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COURTSPROCEDURE FOR ASSIGNMENT OF A UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE TO CERTAIN DISTRICTCOURT JUDGES ON A ROTATING BASIS, IT IS HEREBY,ORDERED THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNED TO THE ABOVE-CAPTIONEDCASE IS MAGISTRATE ELIZABETH T. HEY. SIGNED BY GEORGE V WYLESOL, CLERK OF COURT ON 5/20/24. 5/20/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

May 20, 2024

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE.Memorandum of Law and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6)(RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

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July 15, 2024

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STIPULATION re 7 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by JEWS AT HAVERFORD. (MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

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STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF SHALL HAVE UNTIL 8/12/2024 TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 7/26/24. 7/29/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 07/29/2024)

July 26, 2024

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STIPULATION re 7 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by JEWS AT HAVERFORD. (MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

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STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF SHALL HAVE UNTILL 8/26/24 TO ANSWER DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 8/9/24. 8/9/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) Modified on 8/9/2024 (bw). (Entered: 08/09/2024)

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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 7 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . RESPONSES DUE BY 8/26/2024. (bw)

Aug. 9, 2024

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STIPULATION re 7 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by JEWS AT HAVERFORD. (MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 08/23/2024)

Aug. 23, 2024

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STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS (ECF NO 7 ), PLAINTIFF WILL HAVE UNTIL 9/9/2024 TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 08/26/2024. 08/27/2024 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(nd) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE, filed by JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU, HJSC, HJSB. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H)(MARCUS, JEROME) Modified on 9/10/2024 (lisad, ). (Entered: 09/09/2024)

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ORDER THAT THE PLAINTIFF'S HAVING FILED AN AMENDED COMPLAINT, DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS 7 IS DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 9/10/24.9/10/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

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MOTION to Compel DISCOVERY filed by HJSB, HJSC, JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B)(MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE.Memorandum of Law and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6)(RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 16 MOTION to Compel DISCOVERY filed by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE. (RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 09/24/2024)

Sept. 24, 2024

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RESPONSE in Support re 16 MOTION to Compel DISCOVERY filed by HJSB, HJSC, JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU. (MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

Sept. 25, 2024

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STIPULATION re 17 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by JEWS AT HAVERFORD. (MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

Sept. 30, 2024

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STIPULATION AND ORDER PLAINTIFF'S SHALL HAVE UNTIL 11/8/24 TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 9/30/24. 9/30/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

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ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY, 16, IS DENIED. CONSIDERING THE ISSUES RAISED IN THE PENDING MOTION TO DISMISS, 17, JUDICIAL ECONOMY IS BEST SERVED BY DEFERRING DISCOVERY UNTIL RESOLUTION OF THE PENDING MOTION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 10/1/24.10/1/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 10/01/2024)

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Memorandum IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO DISMISS re 17 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by HJSB, HJSC, JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, Removed per Chambers: # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit A to JMM Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit B to JMM Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit C to JMM Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit D to JMM Declaration, # 8 Declaration, # 9 Declaration)(MARCUS, JEROME) Modified on 11/12/2024 (lisad, ). (Entered: 11/08/2024)

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Nov. 8, 2024

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MOTION for Leave to File UNDER PSEUDONYMS filed by HJSB, HJSC, JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU.Brief, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Brief, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit A to JMM Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit B to JMM Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit C to JMM Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit D to JMM Declaration, # 8 Declaration, # 9 Declaration)(MARCUS, JEROME) (Attachment 2 replaced on 11/13/2024) (bw). *DOCUMENT 24-2, BRIEF, HAS BEEN REPLACED AT THE REQUEST OF COUNSEL, PER CHAMBERS. (Entered: 11/08/2024)

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Nov. 8, 2024

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RESPONSE to Motion re 24 MOTION for Leave to File UNDER PSEUDONYMS filed by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

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RESPONSE in Support re 17 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE. (RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

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RESPONSE in Support re 24 MOTION for Leave to File UNDER PSEUDONYMS filed by JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU, HJSB, HJSC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

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Memorandum in Opposition re 17 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU, HJSB, HJSC. (MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 12/02/2024)

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MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 12/13/24. 12/13/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

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ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION IS GRANTED IN PART. HJSB AND HJSC AND MAY CONTINUE TO PROCEED IN THIS LITIGATION UNDER THEIR RESPECTIVE PSEUDONYMS, AND SHALL BE REFERRED TO AS SUCH ON THE DOCKET AND IN ALL FUTURE PAPERS FILED IN THIS LITIGATION. WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER, PLAINTIFFS MUST CLARIFY WHETHER HJSD AND HJSE ARE PARTIES OR NON-PARTY WITNESSES. IF HJSD AND HJSE ARE NON-PARTIES, ALLEGATIONS DESCRIBING THEM AS PARTIES WILL BE DEEMED STRICKEN FROM THE AMENDED COMPLAINT (ECF 14). IF THEY ARE PARTIES, THEIR IDENTITIES MUST ALSO BE DISCLOSED AT THIS TIME. WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER, PLAINTIFFS HJSB AND HJSC SHALL PROVIDE THEIR ACTUAL NAMES TO THE COURT BY FILING A NOTICE UNDER SEAL. PLAINTIFFS ACTUAL NAMES SHALL BE REVEALED EXCLUSIVELY TO COUNSEL AND HAVERFORD EMPLOYEES DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN DEFENSE OF THIS ACTION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 12/13/24. 12/13/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

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Notice Identifying Pseudonymous Parties by JEWS AT HAVERFORD. *FILED UNDER SEAL* (lisad, ) (lisad, ). (Entered: 12/19/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to File DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU, HJSB, HJSC..(MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 12/19/2024)

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MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/6/25. 1/6/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 01/06/2025)

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ORDER THAT FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN THE ACCOMPANYING MEMORANDUM, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS, ECF 17, IS GRANTED, AND THAT THE COMPLAINT, ECF 14, IS DISMISSED, WITHOUT PREJUDICE. PLAINTIFFS ARE GRANTED LEAVE TO AMEND WITHIN TWENTY-ONE DAYS IF THEY CAN CURE THE DEFECTS IN THE COMPLAINT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/6/25. 1/6/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 01/06/2025)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT SECOND against THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE, filed by JEWS AT HAVERFORD, HJSB, HJSC, ALLY LANDAU. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 01/27/2025)

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Letter to the Courts dated 1/27/25 by JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU, HJSB, HJSC *ELECTRONIC MEDIA FLASH DRIVE HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO CHAMBERS. (bw) (Entered: 01/29/2025)

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE.Memorandum, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Ex 1 - Haverford College Honor Code, # 4 Exhibit Ex 2 - Slip Sheet for Prof. Mendelsohn Investigative Report, # 5 Exhibit Ex 3 - October 10, 2023 Email Correspondence, # 6 Exhibit Ex 4 - Antisemitism Awareness Basketball Game correspondence, # 7 Exhibit Ex 5 - Students' Associate Constitution, # 8 Certificate of Service, # 9 Text of Proposed Order)(RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

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Consent MOTION to Seal Document 37 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE.Memorandum of Law and Certificate of Service.(RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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Exhibit 2 re 37 MOTION to Dismiss by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE. *FILED UNDER SEAL* (lisad, ) (lisad, ). (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENTMOTION TO SEAL DOCUMENT BY HAVERFORD COLLEGE (THE MOTION) FILED BY HAVERFORD COLLEGEON FEBRUARY 11, 2025, AND ANY RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION THERETO, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS GRANTED. THE CLERK IS ORDERED TO SEAL EXHIBIT 2 TO HAVERFORDCOLLEGES MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 2/11/25.2/12/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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ORDER THAT THE PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL 32 IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 2/12/25.2/12/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

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STIPULATION On Briefing Schedule Sur Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by JEWS AT HAVERFORD. (MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 02/17/2025)

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STIPULATION AND ORDER THE UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANT HEREBY STIPULATE AND AGREE THAT PLAINTIFFS SHALL HAVE TO AND INCLUDING MARCH 10, 2025, TO SUBMIT THEIR BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TODEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT.FEBRUARY 17, 2025 SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 2/18/25. 2/18/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 37 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by HJSB, HJSC, JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1- DECLARATION OF JEROME M. MARCUS, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2- SAC Incident, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 1-A, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 1-B, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 1-C, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 1-D, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 1-E, # 8 Exhibit Ex. 1-F, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 1-G)(MARCUS, JEROME) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

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ORDER THAT AN ORAL ARGUMENT ON THE MOTION TO DISMISS 37 IS SET FOR 4/9/2025 01:30 PM IN Courtroom 9B BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 3/25/25. 3/25/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

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RESPONSE in Support re 37 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE. (RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGHin Courtroom 9-B Motion Hearing held on 4/9/25 Court Reporter: ESR. (bw) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by LORI LOWENTHAL MARCUS on behalf of HJSB, HJSC, JEWS AT HAVERFORD, ALLY LANDAU (MARCUS, LORI) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

April 15, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT of MOTION HEARING held on 4/9/25, before Judge Gerald A. McHugh. Court Reporter/Transcriber: ESR / CRC Salomon. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 6/20/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/30/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/28/2025. (bw) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript with Certificate of Service re 49 Transcript - PDF, 5/30/25 Entered and Copies Emailed. (bw) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

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MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 6/30/25. 6/30/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Main Document 51 replaced on 6/30/2025) (nd). (Entered: 06/30/2025)

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ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT, ECF 37, IS GRANTED AS TO COUNT I, AND DENIED AS TO COUNT II. COUNT I IS DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 6/30/25. 6/30/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

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ANSWER to 35 Amended Complaint, by THE CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE.(RICHARDS, JOSHUA) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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NOTICE of Hearing: RULE 16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SET FOR 9/4/2025 01:30 PM IN Judge's Chambers BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH.(rf, ) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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ORDER THAT THE RULE 16 CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH IS ADJOURNED. ALL DEADLINES ARE STAYED FOR SIXTY DAYS. A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE IS SET FOR 10/15/2025 10:00 AM BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 8/15/25. 8/15/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

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ORDER THAT THE STATUS CONFERENCE IS RESCHEDULED FOR 10/16/2025 11:30 AM BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 10/1/25. 10/1/25 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(bw) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

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Order

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Status Conference

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Education

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Title VI Anti-Palestinian/Antisemitism cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 13, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiff is Jews at Haverford, an unincorporated association made up of Jewish students, faculty, alumni, and parents of both current and former students at Haverford.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

The Corporation of Haverford College (Delaware), Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2:24-cv-02044

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Education

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

Affected Religion(s):

Judaism