Summary
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against UCLA, claiming it did not protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestinian protests in 2023 and 2024. The lawsuit is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to address antisemitism at universities.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department has sued UCLA over accusations related to antisemitism.
- The protests took place on campus in 2023 and 2024.
- The lawsuit claims UCLA did not discipline protestors involved in antisemitic actions.
- In 2024, dozens of protestors were arrested for not leaving a campus area.
- Previously, UCLA settled a case for $6 million with Jewish students and one professor.
- President Trump's administration is focusing on combating antisemitism in universities.
- The lawsuit aims to protect Jewish and Israeli employees at UCLA.
