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Goldwater Institute Sues UCLA Over Delayed Records Request

3/26/2026

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The Goldwater Institute filed a lawsuit against UCLA over withholding records related to Lisa Gray-Garcia, Activist in Residence, whose past comments have drawn criticism.
The institute says UCLA delayed responses to its records request since October 31, 2025, failing to meet a March 13 deadline.
Goldwater argues that UCLA, as a public institution, must comply with the California Public Records Act (CPRA), which requires timely responses.

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The Goldwater Institute filed a lawsuit against UCLA over withholding records related to Lisa Gray-Garcia, Activist in Residence, whose past comments have drawn criticism.
The institute says UCLA delayed responses to its records request since October 31, 2025, failing to meet a March 13 deadline.
Goldwater argues that UCLA, as a public institution, must comply with the California Public Records Act (CPRA), which requires timely responses.