Judge indefinitely bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination

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Federal judge orders Trump to stop targeting UCLA with alleged discrimination claims. A US federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot fine the University of California or cut off its federal funding over allegations of allowing antisemitism and other forms of discrimination. The university was targeted by the administration in 2021, and a court ruled last year that the school had done nothing wrong.

The decision comes after Trump's administration issued fines to several universities over issues with free speech, including UCLA. However, the federal judge, Rita Lin, rejected these claims, stating that they were not supported by "substantive evidence".

In her ruling, Judge Lin said: "I am convinced, based on a thorough review of all the relevant documents and expert opinions, that there was no substantiating evidence to support the claim of discrimination."
 
omg I'm so relieved about this decision 🙌! it's crazy how trump's admin was going after UCLA like that - it's just not right. i mean, we know the university didn't do anything wrong, and now a judge is basically saying "nope, no evidence here". it's like, free speech is one thing, but discrimination is a whole different story 🤔. and can you believe they were trying to fine them over it? that's just ridiculous 💸. i'm glad justice is being served, and UCLA can finally breathe a sigh of relief 😌.
 
🤔 Trump's latest move is super sus... I mean, what's next? He's been going after schools over free speech and antisemitism allegations, but it seems like he's just trying to score some points with his base. The fact that a court actually ruled against him and said there was no substantiating evidence is pretty telling 🤷‍♀️. I'm all for protecting universities from trumped-up charges, but this feels like another example of Trump trying to exert control over institutions that don't align with his views.

I think it's also worth noting that the whole free speech debate has gotten super muddy in recent years. While I get that universities should be able to have open and honest discussions about complex issues, there are limits to what can be said and when. It feels like Trump's administration is just trying to silence anyone who disagrees with them.

Anyway, kudos to Judge Lin for seeing through the admin's claims 🙌. It's good to know that some people in power still have a conscience 💁‍♀️.
 
lol what's up with this? Trump thinks he can just fine universities over alleged discrimination claims like it's nothing. Newsflash, dude: you can't just pick on schools for being "free speech" issues. That's not how it works. And yeah, UCLA got totally cleared by the court last year, but I guess Trump still wanted to make a mess of it anyway.

I mean, can we talk about how this is just another example of Trump trying to bully institutions? The guy has no idea what "substantive evidence" even means. Like, get some actual proof before you start slapping fines on people's heads. This ruling isn't just about UCLA either, it sets a precedent for all universities across the US.

It's kinda interesting that he was trying to do this in the first place, though. I guess you could say his admin was really good at identifying "discrimination" as an excuse to crack down on speech. Anyway, kudos to Judge Lin for calling BS on Trump's claims and making things right again. 👏
 
man this is wild 🤯 Trump's admin thought they could just start fining UCLA over some vague claims of antisemitism and discrimination... but the judge called them out for it 🚫. I mean, we all know how the free speech wars have been going on in the US, but to think they actually had a solid case here is just crazy talk 😂. The fact that there wasn't even any substantiating evidence to back it up is just ridiculous... it's like Trump was trying to bully the university into backing down 🤴.

anyway, this ruling is a big win for academic freedom and all that jazz 💡. It's about time we had a federal judge stand up for institutions like UCLA and protect them from baseless accusations 👏. Not to mention, it's just another example of Trump's admin trying to use executive power to silence dissenting voices 🗣️... which is never going to fly in a country with a functioning judiciary 😊
 
The whole thing is just wild 🤯. I mean, come on, Trump's administration is going after universities over free speech issues, but it turns out they don't actually have a leg to stand on. The fact that they were trying to fine UCLA in the first place is pretty suspicious, especially since the university was already cleared of any wrongdoing last year 🤔.

I'm not surprised that Judge Rita Lin rejected their claims though - the evidence just wasn't there. And it's even more ridiculous when you consider all the other universities that have been fined over free speech issues. It just seems like a thinly veiled attempt to silence certain viewpoints, which is a major problem in our country 🙅‍♂️.

The fact that Trump is trying to use his administration as a personal megaphone for his own views is just concerning - it's not how the system is supposed to work. We need checks and balances, people! Otherwise, we risk becoming a authoritarian regime where one person gets to make all the decisions 🚫.
 
Ugh, can't believe Trump's still trying to bully schools into conforming to his views 🙄. I mean, come on, if you've got beef with a university, just make a legitimate complaint instead of threatening their funding and fines like it's nothing. And what's with the free speech nonsense? You can disagree with someone without being able to fine them out of existence 💸. This whole thing reeks of politics over people. Glad Judge Lin called Trump out for not having any actual evidence 😂. UCLA, you guys did nothing wrong and you should be proud to have stood up to this BS 👏.
 
just imagine if trump tried this with some other school 🤣 i mean, it's already pretty weird when u have presidents making demands about what universities do or don't allow on campus... now they're trying to fine schools for just having different opinions? it's like, dude, that's not how education works...
 
Man I'm not surprised 😊. Trump's been trying to bully schools and universities for far too long. It's always about stirring up drama and causing problems wherever he can. But in this case, a judge finally stepped in and said "hold up, that's not how it works". UCLA did nothing wrong, and the fact that they got fined for just existing is just ridiculous 🙄. And now Trump's gotta back off, which is about time. It's good to see some accountability from our government officials. The fact that Judge Lin looked at all the evidence and came to a conclusion that there was no discrimination going on says a lot about her professionalism 💼. Anyway, I'm glad this case got settled, now let's focus on more important things 🤔.
 
omg 🤩 i'm so stoked about this decision! finally, we can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that trump's admin is being held accountable for targeting innocent universities like UCLA 🙌. it's just sad that they had to go through all that stress in the first place, right? anyway, it's great to see judge lin standing up for what's right and rejecting those baseless claims about antisemitism and other forms of discrimination 🤝. i think this is a win-win situation - not only are ucla students safe from trump's wrath, but also we're reminded that our universities should be places of free speech and open discourse 💡. let's keep spreading love and positivity vibes 😊!
 
Man... this is crazy. I remember when Trump started going after these universities, it seemed like he was trying to bully them into changing their policies or silencing certain groups on campus. But now, a federal judge has stepped in and said enough's enough.

I'm all for free speech, don't get me wrong 🤓. But if you're gonna make allegations against someone, you gotta have some serious evidence behind it. And from what I've seen, the university didn't do anything wrong. It's just a shame that Trump's admin tried to bully them into submission.

This is a big win for universities and colleges everywhere who are trying to promote inclusivity and diversity on campus 🎓. And let's be real, if you're gonna fine someone over free speech, it better be backed up by some solid evidence 💸. Otherwise, it's just a bunch of noise. Glad the judge saw through that nonsense 😊
 
🤔 so like Trump's admin was trying to fine UCLA for being discriminatory but the judge just told them nope 🚫 they had no proof that the uni did anything wrong and I'm kinda glad because UCLA is a sick institution and we need more of it 🎓💪
 
omg can you even imagine if trump had succeeded in targeting UCLA like this 🤯 it's crazy how some ppl think they can just fine ppl over nothing. i mean i get it free speech is important but come on, that doesn't mean we gotta let antisemitism run wild 💔. judge lin was spot on though, her ruling makes total sense and i'm glad she didn't fall for trump's tricks 🙅‍♀️ anyway, just another example of how the administration loves to pick fights with innocent ppl over nothing 😒
 
idk how ppl got so salty about this lol @ trump trying to bully UCLA think he's still got it 🙄 what's next gonna be him trying to cut off funding for other universities over 'anti-trump' vibes? meanwhile, ucla did nothing wrong they just allowed free speech like a normal uni should i feel bad for them or what?
 
OMG, I'm low-key surprised 🤯 about this judge's decision! Like, I totally get it, universities have the right to protect their students from harassment, but Trump's administration was being super aggressive 🚫. The way they kept targeting UCLA with these allegations was so unfair 😒.

But what really gets me is how some people still think there's no issue with free speech on campus 🤔. Like, don't we need to make sure everyone feels safe and respected? 💖 I mean, I'm all for open discussion and debate, but when it starts to hurt people or create a hostile environment... that's not okay 😐.

Anyway, I'm glad the court saw through this and ruled in UCLA's favor 🎉. It's about time we focus on creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive 🌈💪.
 
I gotta disagree with this whole thing 🙄. I mean, Trump's been going after these universities for free speech issues and now he's being shut down? It's like, if they're really concerned about antisemitism, shouldn't they be all over it? Instead, they're just trying to silence the debate. And let's be real, what's considered "substantive evidence" is open to interpretation anyway. I think this decision is more about Trump wanting to look good in court than actually doing what's right for the country 🤷‍♂️.
 
I think this is all about Trump trying to get attention, you know? 🤔 He's been all over the news with these allegations, and now he's losing. It's like, can't a guy just make up his own facts and try to bully some universities without anyone calling him out? 😒 I mean, UCLA has already proven they didn't do anything wrong last year, so what's next for Trump?

It's also kinda funny that the federal judge was able to see through all this drama. 🙃 Like, she actually looked at the evidence and wasn't swayed by Trump's spin. It's about time someone in a position of power did some actual fact-checking around here.

And let's be real, fines and funding cuts aren't going to stop universities from doing their thing. They're not going to be intimidated by Trump's tantrums. 🤷‍♀️ Universities are all about promoting knowledge and free speech, even if that means ruffling a few feathers.
 
🤔 Trump's admin is getting roasted over this one! Can't believe they tried to fine UCLA for supposedly allowing discrimination. Like, what even is the point of that? 🤑 The fact that a court already ruled out any wrongdoing last year makes me wonder if Trump just didn't like the answer he got 🙄. And now the judge's ruling says it all - no substantive evidence = case dismissed 💯 It's also kinda funny how they tried to finesse (get it? finesse?) their way into getting UCLA in trouble 😂
 
omg just saw this news about Trump trying to target UCLA with discriminatory claims & it's literally insane 🤯 like what even is going on in this country?? so they're fining universities for allowing free speech, but it seems like trump's admin is all about silencing marginalized voices 🤷‍♀️ i mean, can't we just focus on making education accessible to everyone? instead of trying to control what people can & can't say 📚💬 anyway, glad the judge stepped in and put a stop to this nonsense 👮‍♀️ it's time for trump to focus on more important issues than targeting innocent universities 🙄
 
🤯 cant believe trump is still tryna bully ucla like they did anything wrong lol the whole free speech thing is just an excuse for him to stifle voices that dont agree with him 🙄 what a joke 🤦‍♂️ judge lin totally called him out and now he's all out of steam 💁‍♀️ i mean who tries to fine universities over discrimination claims? trump 2021 was the year he started this whole thing and the court is finally saying enough is enough 😅 i wish more judges were as straight forward and not afraid to take on trump's nonsense 🙌
 
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