Former DOJ lawyer alleges Trump university antisemitism probes lacked evidence

A former DOJ attorney's whistleblower complaint alleges the Trump administration's university antisemitism probes lacked evidence and had predetermined outcomes. The complaint, released by Rep. Raskin, also says proposals to investigate anti-Muslim bias were ignored. The DOJ defends the investigations. Settlements with Columbia and Brown are noted, while Harvard remains in dispute.

A former US Department of Justice attorney, Haley Van Erem, has filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that the Trump administration's investigations into university antisemitism were marked by procedural irregularities, predetermined outcomes, and a lack of factual or legal support. The complaint, made public by Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin, also claims that proposals to open probes into anti-Muslim bias were not pursued by leadership. The DOJ has defended the integrity of its investigations. The article notes that Columbia University agreed to pay over $200 million and Brown University $50 million to resolve probes, while Harvard has not reached a deal and has called the investigations retaliatory.