US Department of Justice sues UCLA over anti-Semitism allegations
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In February 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), alleging the university fostered a hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli workers. The lawsuit claims UCLA violated Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act by allowing "grossly antisemitic acts" to occur, particularly following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and subsequent pro-Palestinian protests. The DOJ asserts UCLA administrators "turned a blind eye" to antisemitism, creating a "severe and pervasive" hostile work environment. Critics view the lawsuit as part of a broader Trump administration effort to suppress free speech and pressure universities to conform to its political agenda. The lawsuit follows significant pro-Palestinian protests at UCLA in 2024.
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