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California
Feb. 11, 2026 10:35 a.m.
Two masks are pictured. A federal judge issued a temporary ruling Monday that blocked a California law banning federal immigration enforcement officers from wearing masks. (Daily Bruin file photo)
A federal judge issued a temporary ruling Monday that blocked a California law banning federal immigration enforcement officers from wearing masks.
The masking law, which was signed as part of a package of five laws restricting immigration agents in September, went into effect Jan.
By Josephine Murphy
A Closer Look
Feb. 10, 2026 11:43 p.m.Khoa-Nathan Ngo is looking to pursue research, serve his community and make a national impact.
Ngo, a fourth-year psychology student, won one of 10 National Institutes of Health undergraduate scholarships offered nationwide in the 2025-26 cycle.
By Keira Perkin
California
Feb. 7, 2026 10:43 p.m.Luskin School holds panel on civil and immigrant rights, prosecuting ICE agents
This post was updated Feb. 8 at 10:01 p.m.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said California will prosecute federal immigration enforcement officers who violate residents’ constitutional rights at a Thursday UCLA event.
By Josephine Murphy and Gemma Gentin
Academics
Feb. 3, 2026 10:55 p.m.UCLA professor discussed students, class with Jeffrey Epstein, DOJ documents show
Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sex offenses, including against minors, which some readers may find disturbing. This article was updated Feb. 13 at 4:55 p.m.
By Phoebe Huss
Los Angeles
Feb. 2, 2026 7:48 p.m.Epstein files reveal emails between alumnus Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell
This post was updated Feb. 3 at 11:01 p.m.
UCLA donor and alumnus Casey Wasserman exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s, according to the latest release of the Epstein files.
By Josephine Murphy
Campus
Jan. 30, 2026 5:40 p.m.Hundreds demonstrate on campus as part of nationwide protest against ICE activity
This post was updated Feb. 1 at 9:51 p.m.
Hundreds of people participated in a walkout Friday afternoon to protest increased immigration enforcement activity across the United States.
Several student organizations planned the walkout, including Students for Socialism; the Student Labor Advocacy Project; and Improving Dreams, Equity, and Access at UCLA.
By Delilah Brumer and Maggie Konecky
Campus
Jan. 29, 2026 10:46 p.m.Students gather for vigil honoring people killed by federal agents
This post was updated Feb. 2 at 12:15 a.m.
More than 200 people gathered at a Thursday vigil to honor people killed amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
The event – organized in part by the Afrikan Student Union, Bruin Democrats and members of the Undergraduate Students Association Council – was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
By Maggie Konecky and Victor Simoes
Campus
Jan. 28, 2026 11:38 p.m.DOJ seeks to join lawsuit against David Geffen School of Medicine
This post was updated Jan. 29 at 10:11 p.m.
The United States Department of Justice sought to join a lawsuit Wednesday that alleged UCLA’s medical school illegally considers race in its admissions.
By Josephine Murphy
Higher Education
Jan. 27, 2026 7:01 p.m.UC launches student survey on discrimination mandated by federal agreement
This post was updated Jan. 27 at 10:08 p.m.
The UC is asking students to complete a survey about their perceptions of on-campus discrimination and harassment, as mandated by the University’s 2024 agreement with the federal government to resolve civil rights investigations.
By Delilah Brumer
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