Duke University Suspends SJP Chapter Over Antisemitic Flyer Duke University has suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) after an Instagram flyer advertising a meeting was widely criticized as antisemitic. The flyer, which depicted pigs in caricatures representing Zionism and U.S. Imperialism, led to multiple complaints and the university's determination that it constituted harassment. This action follows a pattern of universities addressing SJP chapters and highlights ongoing tensions surrounding campus discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Duke University has suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter following complaints regarding an Instagram flyer deemed antisemitic. This action by the North Carolina institution aligns with a trend of universities taking measures against SJP chapters nationwide. The controversial flyer, posted on March 13, advertised a meeting to discuss Iran, Zionism, and U.S. Imperialism. It featured a caricature of two pigs shaking hands. One pig was adorned as the Statue of Liberty with U.S. Imperialism inscribed on its arm, while the other, dressed in a uniform, held a staff bearing a Star of David and the Israeli flag, with Zionism written on its sleeve. Jessica Costescu of the Washington Free Beacon noted the imagery's origins in a 1970s Black Panther newspaper. The watchdog organization StopAntisemitism strongly condemned the flyer, stating that anti-Zionism and antisemitism are intrinsically linked, and attempts to reframe such messaging do not alter its nature. The organization expressed disappointment that the students responsible were not reprimanded, though they credited Duke University for taking decisive action against the SJP chapter's campus status. However, StopAntisemitism conveyed to Fox News Digital that the university's response fell short of full accountability by not imposing meaningful individual consequences on those who created the antisemitic imagery. They emphasized that universities cannot claim to prioritize combating antisemitism while allowing individuals who engage in such dehumanizing conduct to avoid personal repercussions. The flyer's imagery triggered ten complaints filed with Duke's Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), as reported by The Duke Chronicle. Noah Hamid, a Duke student, stated that when anti-Zionism is used to justify rhetoric that vilifies Jewish people, especially those with personal or familial ties to Israel, it transcends political discourse and becomes deeply personal. He further articulated that SJP contributes to an environment where Jewish identity is viewed with suspicion, and the university's decision reflects a response to a pattern of such behavior. On March 24, Ben Adams, senior associate dean of students for Duke's QuadEx program, informed SJP that the OIE had received the complaints. According to The Duke Chronicle, Adams indicated that the depiction of the pig with the Star of David was classified as harassment under the university's policy on prohibited discrimination, harassment, and related misconduct. Adams requested the removal of the post, which SJP complied with. Subsequently, the university froze the group's funding and ultimately suspended the club. This suspension occurred shortly after Duke SJP announced a collaboration with Student Panthers, a local Durham group, to form the NC Coalition Against The US War Machine. In their announcement for this joint initiative, Duke SJP invited participation in their efforts to 'Bring the War Home to fight against Colonialism within the belly of the beast!' While the flyer served as the immediate catalyst for the suspension, it was not the first instance of Duke SJP facing controversy. In September 2025, the group organized a die-in protest against the Israel-Hamas war, during which, The Duke Chronicle reported, participants chanted, Duke admin, you can't hide! You're supporting genocide! Duke SJP has not yet issued a public statement regarding its suspension. Inquiries made by Fox News Digital to the group via email did not yield a response prior to publication. Fox News Digital also reached out to Duke University and Ben Adams for comment.