Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Trump Administration Investigates GWU Over Civil Rights
The Trump administration believes George Washington University (GWU) didn't do enough to protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests.
They say the school ignored reports of antisemitism and harassment.
The government is now investigating GWU and may take action, like freezing funding, unless GWU fixes the problem.
This is similar to what happened at other schools like UCLA.
Trump administration found GWU violated federal civil rights law during pro-Palestinian protests.
The DOJ cited GWU's "deliberate indifference" to alleged antisemitic discrimination and harassment.
The DOJ intends to proceed with enforcement and seeks "immediate remediation".
GWU could face penalties similar to those imposed on other universities.
The pro-Palestinian protests at GWU included encampments that lasted two weeks.
- Who
- The Trump administration and George Washington University
- What
- The Trump administration found GWU violated federal civil rights law.
- When
- Protests occurred last spring; announcement was recent.
- Where
- George Washington University (GWU), Washington, DC
- Why
- GWU was found to be "deliberately indifferent" to alleged antisemitic discrimination and harassment.
GWU Administration
Trump Administration
Compliance
GWU Administration
GWU condemns antisemitism and is committed to addressing antisemitic actions and promoting an inclusive campus.
Trump Administration
The Trump administration found GWU in violation of US civil rights laws.
- Organization
- George Washington University (GWU)
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Violation
- Federal Civil Rights Law
- Administration
- Trump Administration
- Issue
- Handling of pro-Palestinian protests
- Allegation
- Antisemitic discrimination and harassment
