Lawsuit Targets UC's Alleged Antisemitism

Jewish groups have filed a lawsuit against the University of California (UC) system, UC Berkeley, and its leaders, alleging a "longstanding, unchecked spread of anti-Semitism" on campus. The lawsuit claims that the university's inaction on discrimination against Jewish students has led to a rise in antisemitism, violence, and harassment. The complaint highlights incidents following the October Hamas attacks on Israel as examples of discrimination. The Jewish groups are suing over policies enacted by Berkeley Law student groups that exclude students or bar guest speakers who do not disavow Israel or identify as Zionists. They argue that these policies violate various constitutional rights and civil rights laws. The groups are seeking court intervention to enforce university policies and prohibit discrimination against Jewish students, faculty, and invited speakers.