Judge Orders UCLA to Prevent 'Jew Exclusion Zone'

A federal judge has ordered UCLA to ensure Jewish students are not blocked from accessing campus facilities by pro-Palestinian protesters, marking a significant judicial intervention in college protests against the Israel-Hamas conflict. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by three Jewish students who alleged discrimination and inadequate protection by the university. Judge Mark Scarsi criticized UCLA for allowing a 'Jew Exclusion Zone' where students had to denounce their faith to pass and mandated that the university cannot offer programs if Jewish students are obstructed. UCLA argued it was not responsible since the blocking was done by protesters, but the court held the university accountable for safeguarding student access. UCLA spokesperson Mary Osako expressed concerns that the ruling would hinder the university's ability to manage campus events. The judge's order requires UCLA to immediately inform its security and student affairs teams to prevent any obstruction of access for Jewish students.