UCLA has agreed to pay $6.13 million to settle a lawsuit alleging antisemitism related to the university’s handling of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus.
The lawsuit was filed by Jewish faculty and students through the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty after incidents in spring 2025, including a widely shared video showing a Jewish student being blocked from entering part of campus.
The big picture: The settlement includes financial compensation to the plaintiffs and various organizations dedicated to combating antisemitism.
- It is reportedly the largest private settlement reached in a campus antisemitism case.
- A judge must approve the agreement, which also includes a permanent injunction that prohibits UCLA from excluding Jewish students and faculty from campus areas.
- The settlement follows UCLA’s recent launch of its Initiative to Combat Antisemitism, aiming to address antisemitic incidents and improve campus climate.
