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Trump Administration Launches Legal Battles Against UC, Harvard

5/28/2025

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Trump Takes Legal Action

The Trump administration is gearing up for legal battles against the University of California system and other colleges, accusing them of antisemitism. Led by Leo Terrell, a task force is scrutinizing campuses like UCLA and Harvard. Meanwhile, the Education Department has cautioned 60 schools to safeguard Jewish students or risk enforcement actions, as Harvard counters with its own lawsuit over funding cuts.

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Adams Tackles Antisemitism

A Trump administration official commended New York City Mayor Eric Adams for his efforts to tackle the alarming rise in antisemitism, which represented 62% of hate crimes in early 2023. Adams highlighted the urgent need for action, especially after the administration's controversial $400 million funding cut to Columbia University over its insufficient response to antisemitic incidents.

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Trump Takes Legal Action

The Trump administration is gearing up for legal battles against the University of California system and other colleges, accusing them of antisemitism. Led by Leo Terrell, a task force is scrutinizing campuses like UCLA and Harvard. Meanwhile, the Education Department has cautioned 60 schools to safeguard Jewish students or risk enforcement actions, as Harvard counters with its own lawsuit over funding cuts.

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