State Legislator Demands Federal Probe into UCLA’s Failure to Protect Pupils
Assembly member Rick Chavez Zbur said UCLA’s inaction “likely violate” Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Assembly member Rick Chavez Zbur said UCLA’s inaction “likely violate” Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Block said the encampment “became a focal point for serious violence.”
More than 200 protesters were arrested during the late night raid.
Gene Block promised to restore “a safe learning environment” at the Westwood campus.
“More than two hours of clashes passed with no uniformed campus police or LAPD officers on scene,” ABC7 reported. No arrests were made.
University has beefed up security around Royce Quad, where the encampment was located.
Students who answer “yes” when asked “are you a Zionist?” are turned away from public walkways.
Announcement comes after pro-Palestinian occupation on campus
Trojans for Israel posted to social media that they “are deeply disappointed that the University chose to platform a student who would elevate the very voices who target, harass, and exclude Jewish students.”
Jewish students have been verbally and physically attacked.