The University of California announced today (Tuesday, July 29) a settlement in Frankel v. Regents of the University of California, resolving claims against UC related to UCLA’s initial response to protest activity in 2024.
“We are pleased with the terms of today’s settlement. The injunction and other terms UCLA has agreed to demonstrate real progress in the fight against antisemitism,” the parties said in a joint statement.
This agreement builds on substantive action taken by the University of California and UCLA to promote safety and combat antisemitism on campus. As part of the settlement, UCLA will continue to implement policies that make its campus safer for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, the University will contribute $2.33 million to eight organizations that combat antisemitism and support the UCLA Jewish community, including Hillel at UCLA, the Academic Engagement Network, the Anti-Defamation League, and the Jewish Federation Los Angeles’s Campus Impact Network, among others.
Consistent with UCLA and the University of California’s commitment to fighting antisemitism, $320,000 will also be distributed to UCLA’s Initiative to Combat Antisemitism — an effort announced in March by UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk to mobilize resources and leaders across the University to combat antisemitism wherever it arises. Today’s settlement follows systemwide reforms and programs previously instituted by the University of California to combat antisemitism.
“Antisemitism, harassment, and other forms of intimidation are antithetical to our values and have no place at the University of California. We have been clear about where we have fallen short, and we are committed to doing better moving forward. Today’s settlement reflects a critically important goal that we share with the plaintiffs: to foster a safe, secure and inclusive environment for all members of our community and ensure that there is no room for antisemitism anywhere on campus,” said University of California Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly. “As we build upon our systemwide efforts to further this goal, we remain steadfastly committed to cultivating an environment where all are afforded the opportunity to live, learn and teach safely and peacefully, no matter who they are, where they come from, or how they pray.”