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The Israel Lobbies join Trump in Assault on the Psychology Profession
What happened
A group of psychologists and affiliated groups have launched a campaign to discredit the APA, prompting three unwarranted government investigations: one by the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce and two by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. These investigations were prompted by allegations of antisemitism within the APA, which the group claims is "systemic" and "virulent". The investigations were based on false claims and misrepresentations, includi
Why it matters
The APA is facing unwarranted government investigations, which could instill fear and compliance among its members, threatening the profession's commitment to human rights and collective liberation. This development is part of the Trump Administration's broader authoritarian assault on human rights, civil society, higher education, professional associations, and democratic norms.
Key facts
- The US House Committee on Education and Workforce opened a formal investigation into the APA in December 2025.
- The investigation was based on accusations from the group Psychologists Against Antisemitism.
- The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights opened a civil rights investigation into the APA in June 2026 following a complaint from the Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law.
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