Elagha v. Northwestern University et al

  1. November 03, 2025

    Northwestern Beats Ex-Law Student's Latest Bias Complaint

    An Illinois federal judge on Monday dismissed a former Northwestern law student's third attempt to lodge a viable discrimination case over the university's alleged failure to protect her from harassment that cost her a job at DLA Piper, but said the student can try again to replead her case.

  2. May 13, 2025

    Judge Trims Ex-Law Student's Bias Suit Against Northwestern

    An Illinois federal judge on Tuesday pared down a lawsuit brought by a Palestinian Muslim ex-law student who claims Northwestern University failed to protect her from the publication of false allegations of assault and harassment that cost her a job at DLA Piper, allowing her discrimination claim to move forward but tossing her claim of a hostile education environment.