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UC Seeks Court Order to Block $1.2B Settlement Release

10/25/2025

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The University of California (UC) asked the California Supreme Court to block release of a $1.2 billion Department of Justice settlement.
Faculty call for transparency regarding negotiations with the Trump administration and say public access is essential for accountability.
The proposal includes changes to admissions policies and stricter regulations on protests and gender-affirming healthcare.
UC argues that releasing the document could harm negotiations and confidentiality.

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The University of California (UC) asked the California Supreme Court to block release of a $1.2 billion Department of Justice settlement.
Faculty call for transparency regarding negotiations with the Trump administration and say public access is essential for accountability.
The proposal includes changes to admissions policies and stricter regulations on protests and gender-affirming healthcare.
UC argues that releasing the document could harm negotiations and confidentiality.