Justice Department Investigates Antisemitism Allegations in University of California System

The probe will examine claims of a hostile work environment for Jewish employees across UC campuses following a rise in reported incidents after October 2023.

• The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into allegations of antisemitism within the University of California system under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• The investigation aims to determine whether UC has allowed a hostile work environment for Jewish employees, including professors and staff, based on religion, race, or national origin.
• Reports of antisemitic incidents have increased at UC campuses since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent conflict in Gaza.
• The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division is collaborating with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism to conduct the investigation.
• UC officials have stated their commitment to combating antisemitism and fostering an inclusive environment, but the investigation will assess whether their actions have been sufficient.

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