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UC President Warns of Federal Threats to Academic Freedom

9/16/2025

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UC President James B. Milliken warned that federal actions against UCLA could impact all UC campuses.
The Trump administration demands a $1.2 billion fine and changes to university policies, including restrictions on student protests and admissions practices.
Over 100 Jewish faculty members urged UC regents to resist these demands, emphasizing the importance of academic freedom.
UC leaders are negotiating with federal officials while preparing for faculty and union protests against potential concessions.
UC prioritizes transparency but has withheld full details of the federal proposal due to litigation concerns.

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UC President James B. Milliken warned that federal actions against UCLA could impact all UC campuses.
The Trump administration demands a $1.2 billion fine and changes to university policies, including restrictions on student protests and admissions practices.
Over 100 Jewish faculty members urged UC regents to resist these demands, emphasizing the importance of academic freedom.
UC leaders are negotiating with federal officials while preparing for faculty and union protests against potential concessions.
UC prioritizes transparency but has withheld full details of the federal proposal due to litigation concerns.