Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Former U-M Diversity Officer Fired over Alleged Antisemitic Remarks

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit by University of Michigan DEI administrator fired over Jew-hatred remarks

A federal judge in Michigan dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former University of Michigan diversity administrator who was fired in 2024 after an investigation concluded that she made antisemitic remarks, including that the university was "controlled by wealthy Jews."Rachel Dawson, the former director of the university's Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives, sued the university in July 2025, alleging that it discriminated against her becau…

Former UM DEI Officer’s Discrimination Case Dismissed

A former University of Michigan diversity, equity and inclusion officer who accused the university of discrimination failed to prove that UM fired her based on race rather than her alleged antisemitic remarks, a federal court ruled. However, the ruling leaves the door open for Rachel Dawson to seek other claims, including free-speech violations, in state...

Judge dismisses lawsuit by former U-M diversity officer fired over alleged antisemitic remarks

(Emma Winowiecki / Michigan Radio)A federal court judge on Tuesday dismissed a discrimination case brought by a former University of Michigan diversity administrator who was fired after allegedly making antisemitic remarks at a conference in 2024.Rachel Dawson, served as the director of the university's Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives until she was fired after two women approached her at a conference and reported to the Anti-Defamat…