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Trump Administration Sues UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism Violations

3/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), alleging systemic antisemitism at its campus that violated Jewish employees’ civil rights.
The 81-page complaint cites UCLA’s failure to address antisemitic acts and to assist Jewish and Israeli staff, seeking policy changes and over $1 billion in relief.
UCLA Vice Chancellor Mary Osako condemned bigotry and said the university took steps to combat antisemitism.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), alleging systemic antisemitism at its campus that violated Jewish employees’ civil rights.
The 81-page complaint cites UCLA’s failure to address antisemitic acts and to assist Jewish and Israeli staff, seeking policy changes and over $1 billion in relief.
UCLA Vice Chancellor Mary Osako condemned bigotry and said the university took steps to combat antisemitism.