Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities despite government investigations that were rushed and incomplete or that failed to…
A former Justice Department lawyer has alleged in a whistleblower disclosure that a Trump administration task force aimed at combating antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities despite investigations that were rushed and incomplete. The complaint, obtained by The Associated Press, claims that the investigations into prestigious academic institutions were politically motivated, with predetermined outcomes and disregard for evidence.
Lawyers for the former government attorney argue that the task force's work was marked by procedural irregularities, predetermined outcomes without factual or legal support, and disregard for the law and Constitution. The whistleblower's allegations come amid public debate about the administration's efforts to address antisemitism on college campuses, with critics accusing the government of heavy-handed measures that infringe on free speech rights and coerce concessions from public institutions.
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