Fighting Discrimination in Higher Education

College should be a place of growth, learning, and open exchange—not fear, harassment, or exclusion. But across the U.S., Jewish students are reporting rising levels of college antisemitism. From antisemitic graffiti in dorms to professors dismissing religious identity, these experiences aren’t just disturbing—they may violate federal law.

At Lemberg Law, we help students and families respond to college antisemitism with strength and strategy. Legal action can hold universities accountable—and force change when other efforts fail.

Legal Precedent and Civil Rights Victories

The courts have long played a central role in reshaping American education. Cases like:

• Brown v. Board of Education (1954): Declared segregation unconstitutional, making access to education a civil right.
• Loving v. Virginia (1967): Ended bans on interracial marriage and reinforced equal protection.
• Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (2023): Ruled that race-based college admissions practices violate the Equal Protection Clause.

Each of these cases redefined what fairness in education looks like. Today, we’re using that same legal momentum to challenge antisemitism in higher education—whether it comes from biased policies, unequal treatment, or a university’s failure to act on complaints.

Recent Lawsuits Are Making an Impact

Lawsuits aren’t just about compensation—they change systems. In January 2025, Harvard University settled two Title VI lawsuits related to its response to campus antisemitism, leading to new internal policies and greater oversight. While the university admitted no wrongdoing, the result was meaningful reform.

MIT has also faced legal pressure. A 2020 lawsuit by the National Association of the Deaf led to major accessibility reforms under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The precedent is clear: when universities fail to protect students, litigation can lead to concrete change.

Sergei Lemberg, who fled Soviet oppression where Jewish identity closed doors in academia, understands the stakes personally. In the USSR, education was a privilege often denied to Jewish families. Here, Sergei works to ensure that Jewish students can claim education as a right—and not face hatred or exclusion for doing so.

More Than Antisemitism: A System Under Legal Scrutiny

The legal spotlight on universities is growing. In 2024, more than 40 elite institutions were sued for alleged financial aid collusion, charging that they overbilled students—particularly from divorced families. In 2025, several schools filed legal challenges to NIH funding caps, arguing the policies unfairly penalize research institutions.

These cases reflect a broader trend: courts are being asked to confront not only racial and religious bias, but systemic inequality in how universities operate. If your school tolerates discrimination, fails to accommodate Jewish students, or contributes to a hostile environment, you may have legal recourse.

Get the Legal Support You Deserve

You don’t need to accept hate, fear, or silence as part of your college experience. At Lemberg Law, we offer free consultations to Jewish students who are navigating campus antisemitism. We’ll listen. We’ll assess your case. And if there’s a path forward, we’ll pursue it at no cost to you.

Call Sergei Lemberg at 855-301-2100 to speak with our legal team. Your story deserves to be heard—and the courts can help make that happen.