The Trump administration is pursuing a $1 billion settlement from UCLA, following the suspension of $584 million in federal research funding. A federal investigation by the Department of Justice found UCLA's response to a protest encampment was inadequate, creating a hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli students, thus violating federal laws. This action makes UCLA the first public university targeted for such measures over alleged antisemitism. The new UC president expressed intentions to engage with federal officials to safeguard the university's research mission.
The Trump administration is seeking a $1bn settlement from UCLA after suspending $584m in federal research funding over allegations of civil rights violations related to antisemitism.
A federal investigation concluded that UCLA's response to a protest encampment was deliberately indifferent to a hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli students, violating federal anti-discrimination law.
UCLA is the first public university targeted for federal grant freezes over allegations of civil rights violations against Jewish students, raising concerns about funding and civil rights.
New UC president James B Milliken confirmed awareness of the justice department's notice and expressed willingness to engage in dialogue to protect UCLA's research mission.
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