Civil Rights Investigation into University of California System for Antisemitism

The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the University of California system over concerns of antisemitism, following an executive order by President Trump to combat antisemitism on college campuses.

Settlement over Antisemitism Allegations at University of California Campuses

The Biden-Harris administration reached a settlement with five University of California campuses over alleged antisemitism cases following a Hamas terror attack in Israel. The settlement includes self-reporting, policy changes, training, and assessments. A complaint against UC Berkeley for canceling a pro-Israel speaker was dismissed. House Republicans conducted investigations leading to resignations, while the Democrat-run Senate downplayed the issue. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to withdraw accreditation and federal funding from colleges allowing antisemitism.

University of California Academic Workers' Strike

University of California academic workers' strike halted by court order after protests related to anti-Israel demonstrations on campuses. The workers demanded amnesty for arrested protesters and freedom of speech guarantees.

Controversy over California Democrats' Proposal to Allow UC System to Hire Illegal Immigrants

Democrats in the California State legislature face pushback for proposing a bill that would allow the University of California system to hire illegal immigrants for state jobs, with criticism from Reform California Chairman Carl DeMaio. The bill, AB 2586, is seen as an outrageous idea by DeMaio and violates federal employment laws. The University of California opposes the bill due to legal risks, and previous actions in California have included giving driver's licenses to illegal immigrants and providing unemployment benefits.

University of California academic workers strike

University of California academic workers are expected to go on strike in response to the treatment of pro-Palestinian protestors on campus.