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UCLA Rejects USAC Condemnation, Vows Free-Speech Review

4/25/2026

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UCLA rejected the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s condemnation letter as contrary to values and will review process that produced it.
The council condemned an event with Gaza hostage Omer Shem Tov; UCLA said the event highlighted resilience and respect for rights.
Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) president Diego Bollo said he and others missed the meeting that drafted letter, noted a vote, and pledged a review of policies and free-speech.

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UCLA rejected the Undergraduate Students Association Council’s condemnation letter as contrary to values and will review process that produced it.
The council condemned an event with Gaza hostage Omer Shem Tov; UCLA said the event highlighted resilience and respect for rights.
Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) president Diego Bollo said he and others missed the meeting that drafted letter, noted a vote, and pledged a review of policies and free-speech.