The Trump administration has initiated investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five universities including Columbia and UC Berkeley. This move aligns with Trump's commitment to addressing anti-Jewish bias, looking for harsher consequences than what the Biden administration enacted. Amid recent anti-Israel sentiment following the Hamas attacks, the Education Department criticized universities for failing to curb antisemitism. The Justice Department has also established a task force to combat this issue. Focused on accountability and proactive measures, the investigations are largely prompted by the department's authority rather than specific complaints.
"Today, the Department is putting universities, colleges, and K-12 schools on notice: this administration will not tolerate continued institutional indifference to the wellbeing of Jewish students on American campuses."
"The department is now investigating the University of Minnesota, Northwestern University and Portland State University, alongside Columbia and UC Berkeley, utilizing its power to launch civil rights reviews."
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