GOVERNMENT

Leo Terrell

Senior Counsel

In 2025, Leo Terrell, serving as senior counsel in the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice, continued to be a prominent voice addressing antisemitism on college campuses following the surge in incidents reported after Oct. 7, 2023. Drawing on his background as a civil rights attorney and media commentator, Terrell has argued publicly that harassment or intimidation targeting Jewish students can constitute unlawful discrimination. In speeches and media appearances, he has called for rigorous federal enforcement and oversight of universities that receive federal funding, emphasizing their legal obligation to ensure equal protection and a safe learning environment. By framing campus antisemitism as a civil rights issue grounded in federal statute, Terrell's 2025 advocacy has reinforced the principle that protections guaranteed under US law extend fully to Jewish students.