The U.S. Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit on Feb. 24 against the University of California, alleging the university maintained an "antisemitic hostile work environment" at its Los Angeles (UCLA) campus.
The action seeks federal remedies to address the alleged discriminatory and hostile conditions affecting Jewish staff and faculty.
The announcement was reported by Reuters and includes limited details about the specific claims in the complaint.
The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday that it has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of California, accusing the university of fostering an "antisemitic hostile work environment" at its Los Angeles campus.
The department said the lawsuit was filed on Feb. 24 and names the university system in connection with alleged discriminatory conditions affecting Jewish staff and faculty at UCLA.
The filing marks a federal civil action aimed at addressing allegations of antisemitism and workplace hostility on a major public university campus. The Justice Department said it is seeking remedies under federal law to correct the alleged violations.
Details of the complaint, including specific allegations and the relief sought, were not included in the brief notice announcing the filing.
Reporting by Costas Pitas and Ismail Shakil; Editing by Caitlin Webber.
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