DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitic Work Environment

Did UCLA allow antisemitism to fester unchecked or implement comprehensive reforms to combat hate on campus?

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DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitic Work Environment

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Above: Royce Hall at the UCLA College Campus in Los Angeles on May 2, 2006. Image credit: Ted Soqui/Corbis/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

After Oct. 7, 2023, UCLA allowed antisemitism to run rampant, creating a hostile environment where Jewish employees and students faced physical assaults, exclusion and discrimination, all while the university stood by and did nothing. If the University of California will not enforce even the most basic protections, then the DOJ will do it for them, while holding them accountable for their failure.

Trump Department of Justice

Pro-establishment narrative

Pursuant to the Frankel settlement, UCLA has implemented a host of comprehensive institutional reforms to combat antisemitism, including hiring dedicated civil rights officers, establishing a specialized initiative and strengthening safety protocols. These decisive actions should expel any notion that the university does not take seriously discrimination or its commitment to protect all community members on campus.

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