Hate Speech Adorned Fliers Posted On Princeton University Campus

PRINCETON, NJ — Fliers described as racist, anti-semitic and anti-immigrant were posted on a number of buildings on Princeton University’s campus on Thursday, April 20, according to published reports. Someone contacted the university’s department of public safety to tell them a person with a ski mask and dark colored clothing was taping the fliers to doors on various buildings. They were found on doors at Stanhope Hall, the Center for Jewish Life, East Pyne Hall and to a Murray Dodge door.

The flyers were similar to ones posted at other universities, and have been removed, according to Planet Princeton. The fliers included the website address and phone number for a white nationalist organization.

April 20 is Adolph Hitler’s birthday. Vanguard America posted a Tweet that took aim at Princeton’s Jewish population, according to the Princeton Packet.

Vice Provost Michele Minter told the university community in an email that while the university protects and promotes free expression, actions that threaten or harass based on a person’s identity is a serious offense. An investigation is ongoing.

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