Trump sues UC over alleged 'hostile' environment for Jewish UCLA employees - Los Angeles Times
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by Jaweed KaleemFebruary 24, 2026
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The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the University of California (UC), specifically targeting UCLA for creating a hostile work environment for Jewish employees due to alleged antisemitism. The suit, brought by the Department of Justice, claims that UCLA administrators have failed to address employee complaints of antisemitism since 2023, particularly amid increased pro-Palestinian activism following the Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Gaza war. This surge in activism is said to have led to a toxic environment, with the DOJ citing specific incidents, including a January protest deemed anti-Jewish or anti-Israeli.
The lawsuit marks the latest action in a broader legal battle between the Trump administration and UC, which has included multiple civil rights investigations since 2025. Earlier this year, the government demanded UC pay $1.2 billion to settle allegations of antisemitism against students and employees, among other issues. However, these demands were
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Originally published on Los Angeles Times on 2/24/2026