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UC Berkeley Faces Backlash Over Trump Admin Disclosures

9/15/2025

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UC Berkeley revealed the names of 160 faculty and students to the Trump administration during an investigation into alleged antisemitic incidents.
Scholar Judith Butler condemned this action as reminiscent of McCarthy-era practices, raising concerns about transparency and due process.
The university's compliance with federal requests has sparked fears of rights violations and threats to academic freedom.
Butler warned of potential consequences for international students, such as deportation and job loss.
Faculty and students are mobilizing to oppose the disclosures and protect academic autonomy.

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UC Berkeley revealed the names of 160 faculty and students to the Trump administration during an investigation into alleged antisemitic incidents.
Scholar Judith Butler condemned this action as reminiscent of McCarthy-era practices, raising concerns about transparency and due process.
The university's compliance with federal requests has sparked fears of rights violations and threats to academic freedom.
Butler warned of potential consequences for international students, such as deportation and job loss.
Faculty and students are mobilizing to oppose the disclosures and protect academic autonomy.