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Justice Department Investigates UC, Columbia Over Antisemitism

3/6/2025

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The U.S. Justice Department is probing the University of California for fostering an antisemitic hostile work environment, while Columbia University is under fire for possible civil rights violations linked to antisemitism. As tensions rise following the October 2023 Hamas attacks, both universities are urged to create safe spaces for Jewish students and staff.

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Story summary

The U.S. Justice Department is probing the University of California for fostering an antisemitic hostile work environment, while Columbia University is under fire for possible civil rights violations linked to antisemitism. As tensions rise following the October 2023 Hamas attacks, both universities are urged to create safe spaces for Jewish students and staff.