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UCLA Students File Lawsuit Against Police for Alleged Brutality at Pro-Palestine Protest, Claiming Severe Injuries and Unlawful Force

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LOS ANGELES — A group of students and community members from UCLA has filed a lawsuit against the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles Police Department, alleging the officers used excessive force during a pro-Palestine encampment last spring. The legal action, revealed in court documents, accuses law enforcement of launching a violent operation to … Read more

UCLA Students File Lawsuit Against Police Over Alleged Violent Suppression of Pro-Palestine Protest

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Los Angeles, California — A lawsuit has been filed against the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) by a coalition of UCLA students and local residents. The plaintiffs accuse law enforcement of a violent assault on participants of a pro-Palestine rally at the university last spring. The legal action arises … Read more

UCLA Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Failures to Protect Pro-Palestinian Protesters from Violent Attacks

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Los Angeles — A lawsuit has been filed by a coalition of students, faculty, journalists, and community members against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) administration, claiming a failure to protect them during a series of violent incidents on campus. The plaintiffs assert that during protests supporting Palestinian rights in the spring of 2024, … Read more

UCLA Protesters File Lawsuit Citing Civil Rights Violations and Lack of Protection During Violent Demonstrations

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Los Angeles, CA — Over thirty protesters affiliated with the UCLA Palestine Solidarity Encampment have filed a lawsuit against University of California, Los Angeles officials and multiple law enforcement agencies. The lawsuit, initiated in Los Angeles Superior Court, claims violations of civil rights, wrongful arrests, and excessive use of force during protests that took place … Read more

Activists Take Legal Action Against UCLA Following Assault on Pro-Palestinian Camp

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Los Angeles, CA — A group of pro-Palestinian activists has filed a lawsuit against the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), following a violent incident at a campus encampment last November. The plaintiffs, represented by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), allege that during a public demonstration in support of Palestinian rights, they were subjected … Read more

UCLA to Revamp Campus Safety Policies Following Audit of Violent Pro-Palestinian Protest Response

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Los Angeles — Following a turbulent period of campus unrest highlighted by a pro-Palestinian encampment and a violent confrontation involving counter-protesters at UCLA, an independent auditor has released recommendations to prevent future incidents. The report, issued Thursday, points to numerous inadequacies in the university’s handling of events that escalated into a situation necessitating police intervention … Read more

UCLA Campus Clash: Two Months On, Justice Eludes Victims as No Charges Filed in Violent Attack; Anti-Fascist Activists Face Jail Time in Unrelated San Diego Case

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Los Angeles, CA – Two months have elapsed since a violent altercation at the University of California, Los Angeles where a group of counter-protesters launched a vicious attack on a pro-Palestinian student encampment. Despite extensive video evidence and the identification of several assailants by volunteers, authorities have yet to charge anyone involved. The incident unfolded … Read more

Attack at UCLA Anti-War Rally Leads to Arrest and Outcry

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Los Angeles, CA – Last week, a man was taken into custody following his alleged involvement in an assault on demonstrators at a UCLA rally protesting the deaths of civilians in Gaza. Reports from The Guardian detailed a disturbing incident in which a group of masked individuals descended on the campus at night, attacking a … Read more

Arrested: Pro-Israel Protester Charged in Violent Assault at UCLA Campus

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Los Angeles, CA – A pro-Israel protester was arrested by UCLA police on May 23 for his involvement in a violent assault against a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The 18-year-old suspect, Edan On, faces charges of felony assault with a deadly weapon and was released on $30,000 bail. Notably, On is not a UCLA student, … Read more

Arrest Made After UCLA Mob Attacks Gaza Solidarity Camp

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – UCLA Police have made their first arrest following a violent attack on a Gaza solidarity encampment on campus. The incident has left the community shocked and concerned about safety on school grounds. The attack, which occurred several weeks ago, involved a mob targeting the encampment, causing chaos and destruction. The violence … Read more