Federal authorities announced an investigation into protests and security breaches at a Turning Point USA event held at UC Berkeley after hundreds of demonstrators confronted attendees. The Justice Department’s involvement follows conflicting campus reports and local law‑enforcement accounts about the nature and scale of altercations, with officials citing potential threats to safety and free‑speech protections. Universities face heightened federal scrutiny when campus events devolve into violence or perceived threats, and Berkeley’s case underscores the legal and reputational stakes for event planning, policing, and speech policies. Campus public‑safety offices and general counsel teams should expect inquiries and possible recommendations for changes in event vetting, staffing and communication protocols. Administrators nationwide will watch closely: the outcome could influence how campuses permit outside groups to host politically charged events and how institutions balance safety with First Amendment commitments.