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Whistleblower Complaint Alleges Trump-Era University Antisemitism Probes Unfounded

8/20/2026

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Former Department of Justice (DOJ) attorney Haley Van Erem filed a whistleblower complaint alleging Trump-era university antisemitism probes lacked evidence.
Rep. Jamie Raskin released the complaint to the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
The complaint says investigations featured procedural irregularities, predetermined outcomes, and ignored legal and free-speech requirements.
DOJ spokesperson said Van Erem did not work on the investigations.
Columbia and Brown settled, paying more than $200 million and $50 million respectively.

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Former Department of Justice (DOJ) attorney Haley Van Erem filed a whistleblower complaint alleging Trump-era university antisemitism probes lacked evidence.
Rep. Jamie Raskin released the complaint to the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
The complaint says investigations featured procedural irregularities, predetermined outcomes, and ignored legal and free-speech requirements.
DOJ spokesperson said Van Erem did not work on the investigations.
Columbia and Brown settled, paying more than $200 million and $50 million respectively.