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3mo ago

UCLA Suspends Two Pro-Palestinian Student Groups Over Alleged Harassment and Vandalism

The university enacted interim suspensions following accusations of misconduct at the home of UC Regent Jay Sures, citing safety concerns and ongoing investigations.

Protesters gather outside the Pro-Palestinian encampment on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (File photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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A makeshift camp supporting the Palestinians cause is staged on the UCLA campus, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Overview

  • UCLA suspended Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Graduate Students for Justice in Palestine (GSJP) after a protest at UC Regent Jay Sures' home allegedly involved harassment and vandalism.
  • Protesters reportedly surrounded a family member's car, displayed threatening signs, and vandalized the property with red handprints and banners.
  • Chancellor Julio Frenk emphasized the need for safety and stated that the suspensions will last while the Office of Student Conduct investigates potential violations of university policies.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting a separate investigation into possible criminal charges related to the incident.
  • The suspensions follow similar actions against SJP chapters at other University of California campuses and reflect broader tensions over pro-Palestinian activism in academic settings.