In March 2026, the University of California, Berkeley (UCB), reached a settlement regarding a lawsuit that accused the university of systemic antisemitism, particularly in the aftermath of Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. The lawsuit, filed by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, brought to light numerous incidents of harassment and discrimination against Jewish students at UCB, claiming that a hostile campus atmosphere was exacerbated by discriminatory law school bylaws which effectively excluded Zionist perspectives from critical forums and discussions. Specific examples included physical assaults on Jewish students and a failure to adequately address the rising tide of anti-Zionist rhetoric that veered into antisemitism. As part of the settlement, UC Berkeley agreed to pay $1 million and implement significant policy reforms aimed at safeguarding Jewish and Israeli students from harassment. These reforms include nullifying the discriminatory bylaws, enhanced anti-discrimination training for staff and students, and formal recognition of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism in university policy. UC Berkeley officials characterized this settlement as a necessary step to reaffirm their commitment to combating antisemitism and fostering a respectful academic environment. The overarching goal of these changes is to ensure that all students, regardless of their background or beliefs concerning Israel, can participate fully in campus life without fear of discrimination or hostility. The Brandeis Center emphasized that while this settlement signifies an important victory, it is just the beginning of ongoing efforts to challenge antisemitism in academic institutions across the United States, reflecting a larger movement towards protecting the rights of Jewish students and promoting diverse viewpoints on campuses. The settlement also calls for annual surveys to monitor the climate for Jewish and Israeli students, and requires UC Berkeley to establish a dedicated officer for Title VI oversight on issues of discrimination against Jewish individuals.