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Trump demands $1 billion from UCLA over antisemitism claims: Here's why California says it's political

US President Donald Trump's administration is demanding a $1 billion settlement from UCLA over alleged civil rights violations tied to antisemitism. The DOJ claims UCLA failed to protect Jewish students during 2024 protests. California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, called the demand politically motivated. The case follows similar settlements with Columbia and Brown universities. UCLA has already settled a related lawsuit for $6 million and introduced new measures to address antisemitism and campus safety.