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Justice Department Investigates Antisemitism Allegations at University of California

The federal probe examines claims of a hostile work environment for Jewish staff following campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war.

May 1, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; A flag is waved during a sit-in outside of a pro-Palestinian encampment at the campus of UCLA. Violence broke out early in the morning at the encampment, hours after the university declared that the camp “is unlawful and violates university policy.”
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Overview

  • The Department of Justice has launched a Title VII investigation into the University of California system over allegations of antisemitic workplace discrimination on its 10 campuses.
  • The investigation follows reports of pervasive antisemitism during campus protests addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict, which began after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the administration's commitment to eradicating antisemitism in educational institutions, citing extensive evidence and testimony supporting the claims.
  • The investigation will focus on whether Jewish faculty and staff experienced harassment, unsafe conditions, and a hostile work environment due to the university's inaction against reported antisemitism.
  • Key campuses under scrutiny include UCLA and UC Berkeley, where incidents such as discriminatory hiring practices and disrupted events involving Jewish speakers have been reported.