A coalition of leading Jewish organizations in California has publicly opposed the Trump administration's demand that the University of California, Los Angeles pay a $1 billion settlement to resolve federal antisemitism allegations. The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California argued that such a settlement would not improve safety for Jewish students and could divert crucial public funds away from initiatives that combat hate. The university recently settled with Jewish students for $6.13 million, pledging support for Jewish campus groups, but still faces pressure from the federal government, which has frozen over $500 million in research funding. The coalition's stance reflects growing discontent within the Jewish community over the administration's aggressive tactics toward universities, as well as concerns about the broader impact on campus inclusivity and public resources.