Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism investigations targeting universities

The complaint alleges that the investigations into some of the nation's most prestigious academic institutions were designed to strong-arm the schools into cutting deals for political purposes.

A new whistleblower complaint accuses the Justice Department (DOJ) of having “predetermined” outcomes when it launched antisemitism investigations into Ivy League schools, writing that in some cases, investigators had failed to find any violations of law when the Trump administration demanded settlements. The whistlebl

Outcomes of the investigations were “predetermined, without regard to the evidence” in a “politically mandated effort” to extract money from schools through settlement demands and funding freezes under the pretext of rooting out antisemitism, the complaint alleges.

A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities

While Trump returned to office promising to eliminate campus antisemitism that he claimed went unchecked during the Biden administration, critics maintain the federal intervention has been heavy-handed, infringing upon free expression and forcing concessions from higher education institutions

A former DOJ lawyer says the Trump investigations squeezed Ivy League universities for millions before they were even concluded. A top Dem is demanding answers.

Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools  AP News

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