Jewish students attacked on DePaul campus sue university

Two Jewish students who were attacked at DePaul University last November announced a lawsuit against the school on Wednesday.

CHICAGO - Two Jewish students who were attacked at DePaul University last November announced a lawsuit against the school on Wednesday.

The Lawfare Project, alongside co-counsel Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., addressed the media with Max Long and Michael Kaminsky, saying they filed a lawsuit earlier today.

"Since October 7th, DePaul University has allowed the violent antisemitic rhetoric permeating throughout its campus to continue to escalate and go unchecked," said Jaclyn Clark from the Lawfare Project. "Our history has shown us that violent rhetoric against Jews leads to violent action, and we have seen this play out before our eyes on college campuses like DePaul, where Jewish students like Max and Michael are viewed as legitimate targets for physical violence."

Jewish students attacked on DePaul's campus

The backstory:

The attack happened on Nov. 6 when Long and Kaminsky were peacefully advocating for Israel on DePaul’s campus. A masked man confronted them and made antisemitic remarks before another individual struck Long from behind. Kaminsky was also assaulted while attempting to help.

Long, an Israeli Defense Forces reservist, lost consciousness and suffered a brain injury, while Kaminsky sustained a fractured wrist requiring surgery. Video footage captured part of the altercation, but no arrests have been reported.

Update expected regarding attack of two Jewish students at DePaul University

A major announcement is expected today regarding the attack of two Jewish students at DePaul University.

"This is unacceptable"

What they're saying:

According to The Lawfare Project, DePaul University has not taken appropriate steps to address the incident or protect Jewish students on campus.

"DePaul University failed to protect Max and Michael when they were viciously attacked by masked assailants last fall," Clark said in a statement. "Instead of taking appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all Jewish students, DePaul decided to turn its back and bury its head in the sand. This is unacceptable and we will ensure that DePaul is held accountable."

Photos were released of the hate crime suspects a day after the attack but no arrests have been made.