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Regent labels council's “505 Days” condemnation antisemitic, UCLA to review.

4/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

UC Regent Jay Sures called the council’s condemnation of the April 14 “505 Days in Captivity” talk lunatic and antisemitic.
UCLA and USAC President Diego Bollo announced a review of the council’s statement procedures after USAC’s letter accused Israel of genocide and noted the vote passed by a bare majority.
University officials and UCLA Hillel called the condemnation anti-dialogue, anti-Jewish and contrary to Bruin values, noting the event proceeded without disruption.

History

Historical Context

In October 1964, UC Berkeley student Jack Weinberg was arrested for refusing to show ID, sparking a sit-in that drew about 3,000 peers and led Mario Savio to demand campus free-speech rights, culminating in the Oct 2 Pact. The movement forced Governor Pat Brown to adopt statewide protections, a precedent echoed today as UCLA’s council, the UC Regents and USAC debate speech limits.

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Story summary

UC Regent Jay Sures called the council’s condemnation of the April 14 “505 Days in Captivity” talk lunatic and antisemitic.
UCLA and USAC President Diego Bollo announced a review of the council’s statement procedures after USAC’s letter accused Israel of genocide and noted the vote passed by a bare majority.
University officials and UCLA Hillel called the condemnation anti-dialogue, anti-Jewish and contrary to Bruin values, noting the event proceeded without disruption.

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