A Turning Point USA chapter at Rutgers University is demanding the removal of a professor they say is aligned with the far-left extremist group Antifa. The petition targets Dr. Mark Bray, a lecturer known for his outspoken support of militant anti-fascism. Students argue his presence threatens campus safety and silences conservative voices.
Dr. Bray, author of Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook, openly defends militant opposition to what he defines as “fascism.” In the book, he refers to Antifa as a necessary response to perceived authoritarianism and encourages confrontational tactics. TPUSA members say this crosses a line between academic freedom and endorsing political violence.
The public petition states: “We, the students of Rutgers University, are deeply concerned to learn that an outspoken, well-known antifa member, Dr. Mark Bray, is employed by the university.” It further warns that “with the current trend of left-wing terrorism, having a prominent leader of the antifa movement on campus is a threat to conservative students.”
The petition highlights that Bray has pledged at least 50% of the book’s proceeds to the International Anti-Fascist Defense Fund, which the petition claims is directed by Antifa members from over 18 countries. Students believe this directly supports violent activism under the guise of academia.
Megyn Doyle, Treasurer of Rutgers TPUSA, told Fox News Digital the group is calling for Bray’s removal, arguing, “We believe that Dr. Bray’s conduct, affiliations, and teachings create an unsafe environment for those of us who identify as conservative or Christian.”
Bray has not publicly responded to the petition. Rutgers University has also not issued a statement. As of now, the administration has taken no action.
TPUSA’s move is the latest in a growing trend of conservative student groups holding universities accountable for hosting faculty they believe push radical leftist agendas. The situation underscores the growing ideological divide on college campuses, where conservative students often find themselves targeted, marginalized, or silenced.
