UCLA Baseball Team Locked Out of Stadium

A federal judge has barred the UCLA baseball team from accessing Jackie Robinson Stadium due to a class-action lawsuit regarding the improper use of land leased from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which is meant to primarily serve veterans. U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled after an 11-hour hearing that the lease was illegal as it did not focus predominantly on veterans' services, violating an 1888 deed that required the land to be used for the establishment and maintenance of a home for disabled soldiers. The judge ordered UCLA to develop a plan that meets these criteria before regaining access to the stadium and practice field. Additionally, Carter invalidated other leases in the area for failing to prioritize veteran services. UCLA expressed disappointment with the ruling but reiterated its support for veterans as it works to adjust operations in light of this decision. The VA has been ordered to construct 750 units of temporary housing within 18 months and develop a plan for 1,800 permanent units within six months.