The Trump administration is pursuing a $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) following allegations of antisemitism linked to the university's handling of pro-Palestinian protests in 2024. The Department of Justice has accused UCLA of civil rights violations, prompting the federal government to freeze $584 million in research funding to the university. The proposed settlement would require UCLA to pay the amount in installments and establish a claims fund to compensate victims of these violations. The administration also seeks the appointment of a monitor to enforce settlement terms and demands changes including the abolition of race-based scholarships and cessation of diversity statements. California Governor Gavin Newsom has condemned the settlement demand as extortion and a threat to academic freedom, pledging legal resistance. The University of California is reviewing the offer. This move follows similar actions against other institutions, with Harvard University reportedly nearing a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration to restore over $2 billion in frozen federal funds. The White House has defended its position, emphasizing the protection of First Amendment rights and religious liberties on campuses. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the federal government and California over university policies and civil rights enforcement.