The U.S. Justice Department enforces federal civil rights laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal funding. This investigation aims to determine if the University of California violated these laws. The probe follows pro-Palestinian protests on UC campuses after the October 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas. - The Justice Department is investigating the University of California system for potential antisemitic discrimination against Jewish employees. - The investigation is based on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs. - The probe was prompted by concerns about a hostile work environment for Jewish employees amid pro-Palestinian protests on UC campuses. - The investigation will examine whether UC allowed a pattern of discrimination against Jewish employees.