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DOJ Sues UCLA Over Campus Anti-Semitism, After DEI Grant Ruling

5/27/2026

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The Department of Justice sued UCLA in Los Angeles, alleging indifference to anti-Semitism on campus.
The lawsuit was filed hours after an appeals court reinstated grants the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration had terminated over diversity, equity and inclusion concerns.
The complaint cites a 2024 encampment linked to attacks on Jewish students, noting that Attorney Bill Essayli says universities must protect students and will be held accountable for civil-rights violations.

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The Department of Justice sued UCLA in Los Angeles, alleging indifference to anti-Semitism on campus.
The lawsuit was filed hours after an appeals court reinstated grants the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration had terminated over diversity, equity and inclusion concerns.
The complaint cites a 2024 encampment linked to attacks on Jewish students, noting that Attorney Bill Essayli says universities must protect students and will be held accountable for civil-rights violations.