DOJ college antisemitism investigations had predetermined conclusions: Whistleblower
Summary
A former Justice Department lawyer claims that investigations into antisemitism at three Ivy League universities had outcomes decided before the facts were fully checked. The lawyer filed a complaint saying the investigations did not follow normal rules and sometimes ignored objections from staff.Key Facts
- The complaint was filed by Haley Van Erem, a former DOJ Civil Rights Division attorney with nearly 10 years of experience.
- The investigations involved Brown, Columbia, and Harvard Universities and focused on alleged antisemitism.
- The complaint says DOJ and Health and Human Services officials ignored standard investigative procedures to ensure fairness and accuracy.
- Some investigations started without enough factual reason and had results planned before evidence was reviewed.
- In the Brown University case, no legal violation was found, but DOJ leaders still pushed for a settlement.
- Columbia’s investigation was rushed due to media attention, while Harvard faced proposed funding freezes and changes before any violations were proven.
- Brown settled with the DOJ to restore some federal funding; Harvard and Columbia cases remain in court.
- The DOJ reportedly warned Van Erem not to create a written record when she raised concerns about these methods.
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