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Westfield School Board VP Refutes Ethics Complaint Alleging Antisemitism

Westfield School Board VP Refutes Ethics Complaint Alleging Antisemitism

by Jasmine Hawamdeh

This article details a complaint filed against Westfield, NJ Board of Education Vice President Sahar Aziz, accusing her of anti-semitism on her Twitter feed. Aziz, an Arab and Muslim American and a professor of law at the Rutgers University Law School, responded by filing a motion to dismiss the complaint, accusing it of lacking any substance. Her twitter feed featured critiques of Israel and of Israeli policies, which her critics argue are evidence of deeper prejudices. At stake is whether she is operating in her personal capacity, or as a member of the board of education. Aziz makes clear that her Twitter retweets do not constitute an endorsement.

Read the full interview here.

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