The United States attorney general has pledged a strong response to rising antisemitism, stating that Jewish Americans should no longer have to live in fear. She highlighted recent actions taken by the Department of Justice, including significant financial settlements with several major universities accused of allowing harassment and discrimination against Jewish students and staff. Columbia University agreed to pay $200 million, Northwestern University $75 million, and Cornell University $60 million, with further investigations still underway. The attorney general emphasized the government's commitment to protecting civil rights and ensuring accountability for institutions that fail to address antisemitism.