Ivy League schools should be 'quaking in their boots' with Trump's latest nominee, students claim.

The appointment of Harmeet K. Dhillon as head of the Justice Department's civil rights division by President-elect Donald Trump has brought relief to Jewish students who are facing increasing incidents of antisemitism on college campuses across the U.S.

On Monday, Trump announced Dhillon's nomination for a key role, praising her as a civil rights champion who has fought notable legal battles for free speech, religious freedom, and anti-woke discrimination cases.

Dhillon's outspoken stance against Ivy League schools for their failure to combat antisemitism has given many students hope that help is on the way.

Dhillon has consistently taken a firm stance against antisemitism at American universities. In April, Sahar Tarktak, a Yale student from Long Island, wrote on X that she was hospitalized after being attacked by an anti-Israel mob for walking with her visibly Jewish friend on campus.

Tartak and others were urged by Dhillon to take legal action against the university and her attackers.

"Sue every university that refuses to keep students safe based on their religion. Sue every violent protester and organizer."

In a video, Dhillon referred to anti-Israel protesters who prevented Jewish students from entering their campuses as "little terrorists."

"If you want to link arms & block access to a campus, you should be arrested & hauled off to jail...," Dhillon said in the clip. "These students are little terrorists. They're terrorizing Jewish students, and they're terrorizing everybody who wants to get an education at that campus and that is not permitted by the First Amendment."

Dhillon's law firm website details their dedication to defending victims of campus antisemitism as part of their broader goal of safeguarding civil rights and upholding constitutional values nationwide.

"Our firm is committed to providing unwavering legal support to Jewish individuals who have experienced discrimination, retaliation, or harassment in their school or workplace environments. We are dedicated to allocating extensive resources to support individuals who have been affected by antisemitism."

Yale junior Tartak commended Trump's appointment of Dhillon, stating that Jewish students at the university continue to face regular antisemitic incidents.

"It is crucial and a relief to have someone of her status and position not only stand up for Jewish students but also for our country and civilization. I wish she didn't have to."

Dhillon's appointment by Trump signals a warning to universities, including Yale, to address campus antisemitism and violence.

Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard University graduate who is suing the university for alleged pervasive and systemic antisemitism, praised Trump's selection of Dhillon and warned, "Harvard should be very, very nervous."

"The Trump transition team has consistently emphasized that promises made will be kept, as the president told Planet Chronicle Digital. He also stressed the importance of holding institutions of higher learning accountable for betraying the American taxpayer, discriminating against Jewish students, and enabling political indoctrination."

Kestenbaum stated that the current administration's failure to address the injustices faced by Jewish students is a "damning indictment."

Dhillon has been a prominent voice for Jewish students in the political landscape, and her nomination has been met with relief from students across the U.S., according to a Harvard graduate who spoke to Planet Chronicle Digital.

Starting January 20th, any university that has not adequately addressed campus antisemitism will face consequences.

"If they're not feeling threatened, then they're not paying attention."

Harvard did not respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.

Trump's victory has put universities on high alert after he promised to reform the U.S. education system, including higher education. In recent months, universities have faced criticism for their handling of antisemitism, with protests and encampments taking place on campuses across the country amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Many universities have been accused of ignoring the issue, leading to a backlash from donors who have withdrawn millions in grants and severed ties with their alma maters.

Trump has consistently attacked colleges and universities during his campaigns, promising to liberate American higher education from the clutches of "Marxist Maniacs." In 2024, his platform included a plan to expel pro-Hamas radicals and restore patriotism on college campuses. Trump has also pledged to combat "wokeness" and progressive ideology in education, frequently criticizing DEI initiatives as discriminatory.

In July, Trump announced that he would propose a bill to penalize schools up to the full extent of their endowment if they continue to implement DEI programs that engage in "unlawful discrimination under the guise of equity." Additionally, he has threatened to withhold federal funds from schools that participate in online censorship as part of his plan to "dismantle the left-wing censorship regime."

A New York student told Planet Chronicle Digital that his choice of Dhillon for the task "demonstrates he is backing up his words with actions."

The president-elect and she largely agree on the issue. In May, Dhillon wrote on X, "It's astonishing how many future doctors and lawyers are shouting 'from the river to the sea' while wearing keffiyehs and calling for Israel's death. No wonder these same soft-brained individuals go on to promote gender ideology, pronouns, and DEI. If you stand for nothing, you'll fall for anything."