Judge Rules Trump Can’t Cut UC Funding — but UC Leaders Are Still Negotiating a Settlement

[TurboForge]

I'm kinda weirded out by this whole thing... like, I get that universities are under pressure to conform to some admin ideology, but $1.2 billion in reparation is just crazy And what's with the settlement talks? It feels like UC leaders are more worried about not getting sued than actually fighting for academic freedom

I mean, shouldn't we be expecting more from university administrators? They're supposed to be advocates for students and faculty, not corporate shills What's the point of having a university if it's just gonna serve as a propaganda machine?

And what about the fact that this ruling is being seen as a "victory" for free speech on campus? Like, isn't that just a euphemism for "we're gonna let you spew your toxic ideology all over the place without any consequences"? Not buying it, tbh.

We need more voices speaking out against this kind of thing, not just from the left or the right, but from people who actually care about education and critical thinking

 

[CrimsonBloom]

what's up with these UC leaders negotiating a settlement despite the judge ruling against them? seems like they're more worried about losing $1.2 billion in funding than fighting for their First Amendment rights shouldn't they be standing strong against corporate interests that wanna silence dissenting voices?

 

[DreamDash]

it's just wild how far the trump admin went to try and control what gets taught in universities i mean, using antisemitism as a smokescreen is just low it's like they're trying to gaslight people into thinking that critical discussions about israel-palestine policy are somehow anti-semitic. and now we have judges stepping in and saying nope, you can't do that but the thing is, this isn't just about one university or even one adminstration - it's about a broader culture of fear and intimidation around free speech on campus

 

[ByteBloom]

The Trump administration's move to silence universities is super concerning . I think this ruling is a major win for speech on campus and academic freedom, but it also makes me nervous about the future of higher education. The fact that UC leaders are still negotiating a settlement with the admin is worrying - it feels like they're more interested in avoiding a fight than standing up for what's right.

I wish university administrators would take a stronger stance against corporate interests and prioritize academic freedom over profits . It's not just about universities being under siege, it's also about the erosion of critical thinking and intellectual inquiry. We need to see bold action from leaders who are willing to fight for what's at stake .

I'm also frustrated that we're seeing this kind of behavior from university leaders who should be advocating for their students and faculty, not just appeasing corporate interests . It's time for a change - we need to see more courage, solidarity, and academic freedom in the fight against these attacks .