UCLA Settles Civil Rights Lawsuit for $6 Million

The University of California, Los Angeles, has agreed to a $6 million settlement with three Jewish students and a professor who alleged civil rights violations. The lawsuit claimed that UCLA failed to protect them from a hostile environment during protests. This settlement, coupled with the Department of Justice’s findings of civil rights violations, highlights the legal and reputational risks universities face in managing campus protests and ensuring compliance with civil rights laws. The case emphasizes the need for robust policies to safeguard student and faculty rights.