Injunction Sought, But Settlement Prevailed
Originally, the CFA sought a preliminary injunction to stop CSU from complying with additional EEOC subpoenas. The court did not rule on that request before the parties reached an agreement on Jan. 16.
“This ends our lawsuit against the CSU regarding this matter,” the CFA said. “But we continue to demand that the CSU administration protect its workers and their academic freedom, as well as fulfill its commitment to equity.”
Union leaders said further statements may follow.
How the Dispute Began
The EEOC investigation into Cal State LA began early last year after three employees reported antisemitism, according to prior reporting. The probe followed spring 2024 pro-Palestinian protests and an encampment on campus — part of a nationwide movement criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza after the October 2023 Hamas attack.
In September 2025, the EEOC requested private information for all workers — including student employees — dating back to Oct. 7, 2023. The request covered former students who had graduated and employees no longer affiliated with Cal State LA.
Those individuals were not notified in advance, nor given sufficient time to redact personal data before it was sent to the EEOC, The University Times reported in December.
