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UCLA, USC Face Lawsuits by Jewish Student, Faculty Member After Protests

The UCLA student alleges her civil rights were violated as pro-Palestinian demonstrators created a ‘dangerous condition’ on campus.
UCLA, USC Face Lawsuits by Jewish Student, Faculty Member After Protests
Pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian supporters confront each other separated by metal barriers surrounding the encampment of pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) as protests continue against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza in Los Angeles on April 26, 2024. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC) faced lawsuits this week after Jewish students and faculty claimed administrators failed to protect them during recent pro-Palestinian protests.

The Jewish student sued UCLA officials May 13 in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging civil rights violations, negligence, assault and battery, and breach of contract.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.