LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Division of Justice’s Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into the College of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Tuesday to find out whether or not the college violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with its response to alleged antisemitism on campus.
In response to a launch from the DOJ, the compliance evaluation investigation will look into whether or not UNLV has denied equal therapy of people based mostly on race, shade, or nationwide origin, which might be in violation of Title IV and Title VI of the act.
Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 “authorizes the Department to address certain equal protection violations in public colleges,” the discharge said. Title VI “prohibits a recipient of federal funds from discriminating based on such protected characteristics.”
“Publicly-funded universities are barred from discriminating based on race, national origin, or religion,” Assistant Lawyer Common Harmeet Ok. Dhillon of the Justice Division’s Civil Rights Division stated.
UNLV is a recipient of federal monetary help, the discharge said.
“This Division of Justice is fiercely dedicated to holding establishments of upper studying accountable and guaranteeing that each pupil receives equal entry to the chance and schooling to which they’re legally entitled,” Dhillon continued.
The investigation will concentrate on UNLV’s response to antisemitism on campus, in keeping with the discharge. The investigation was opened after it obtained “complaints and other information” concerning the college.
“If we conclude that UNLV is violating Title IV and/or Title VI, we will inform you and work with you to secure compliance by informal voluntary means,” a letter to UNLV from the DOJ learn.
The DOJ has formally requested the college for info from the 2023-2024 faculty yr, particularly round occasions following Oct. 7, 2023, together with the college’s response to protest and encampments following that date.
UNLV despatched the next assertion concerning the investigation:
“UNLV is aware of the announcement by the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division. The university intends to cooperate fully and looks forward to a thorough and fair compliance review. We are confident that the review will demonstrate that the university has and continues to adhere to all applicable federal and state laws.”
The complete letter despatched to UNLV from the DOJ might be learn right here.
