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Protect Public Education: Oppose Federal Attacks on UCLA and the UC System
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Target: President of the United States, U.S. Congress, California State Legislature, UC Regents
Goal: We call on federal and state leaders to reject punitive financial measures against UCLA and the University of California system, and to safeguard the autonomy and funding of public universities.
The recent announcement by President Trump, demanding a staggering $1 billion payment from UCLA, has sent shock waves throughout the University of California system. Unlike private Ivy League institutions, UCLA and the UC system serve as pillars of accessible, high-quality education for millions of Californians and Americans. This attack is not only a threat to the financial stability of public universities but also an assault on academic freedom and the principle that education should serve the public good, not political interests.
We must stand together to defend our public institutions from political retaliation and ensure that taxpayer-funded universities remain accountable to students and communities, not partisan agendas. We urge our elected officials and university leaders to resist these demands and protect the UC system's mission of education, research, and public service.
Key Demands
- Reject any federal demands for punitive payments from UCLA or the UC system.
- Protect and increase funding for public universities to ensure accessibility and quality education.
- Defend academic freedom and university autonomy from political interference.
- Hold public hearings to investigate the motivations and impacts of federal threats to public education.
- Affirm the commitment of state and university leadership to the independence of public higher education.
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