Federal Task Force to Investigate Antisemitism at 10 U.S. Universities

The Trump administration's new initiative examines allegations of antisemitic harassment and discrimination on campuses following increased tensions since October 2023.

The Department of Justice's antisemitism task force will visit 10 universities, including Columbia, UCLA, and Harvard, to address allegations of antisemitic incidents and inadequate protections for Jewish students and staff.
The task force, led by Senior Counsel Leo Terrell, aims to meet with university leadership, students, staff, and law enforcement to assess incidents and determine potential disciplinary actions.
Several schools, including Columbia and UC Berkeley, have been subject to federal investigations for alleged civil rights violations related to antisemitism.
The initiative follows President Trump's January 2025 executive order directing federal agencies to combat antisemitism and monitor pro-Palestinian protests for potential links to terrorism.
University officials at UCLA, USC, and others have reiterated commitments to addressing antisemitism while also navigating accusations of bias against pro-Palestinian and other groups.

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