Justice Department to investigate UC Berkeley after protesters try to disrupt Turning Point USA campus event

The Justice Department's investigation into UC Berkeley stems from a protest that aimed to disrupt a Turning Point USA event on November 11, 2025. This protest, characterized by a large group of anti-fascist demonstrators, took place at Sproul Plaza, a significant location in the history of the 1960s campus free speech movement. The event underscores the ongoing conflict between the principles of free speech and the right to protest within academic environments. As universities navigate these complex issues, the investigation may set important precedents regarding how institutions manage such events and the responses they elicit.