NEW YORK (VINnews) – The Trump administration has launched a civil rights investigation into the New York City Department of Education over allegations an outside pro-Palestinian educators group may have promoted antisemitic content impacting Jewish students.

The United States Department of Education said Thursday it will review concerns tied to NYC Educators for Palestine and whether any materials or programming associated with the group may have contributed to a hostile environment.

City school officials said the group is not affiliated with the public school system and indicated they are reviewing the federal inquiry.

The move adds to a broader push by the Trump administration to confront antisemitism in educational settings, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasizing oversight of civil rights protections for Jewish students.

The inquiry also marks another point of tension between federal officials and New York City schools following previous disputes over education policy and federal funding. Officials have not said when the investigation may conclude.