Pro-Palestinian Protesters Sue UCLA Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations and Excessive Force

The lawsuit, filed by 35 individuals, accuses UCLA, law enforcement, and counterprotesters of systemic bias, negligence, and violence during 2024 demonstrations.

The lawsuit details violent attacks on pro-Palestinian protesters by counterprotesters during an April 2024 encampment at UCLA, alleging negligence by university officials.
Law enforcement is accused of using excessive force during the May 2024 clearing of the encampment, with over 200 protesters arrested and reports of serious injuries.
Plaintiffs allege systemic anti-Palestinian bias, claiming UCLA failed to protect their rights to free expression and safety during the protests.
The legal filing seeks compensation for physical and emotional harm, including PTSD, as well as policy reforms to prevent future incidents.
UCLA has stated it is gathering information about the lawsuit and reaffirmed its stance against hate and violence on campus.

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