The University of California has mandated that all student governments and university entities refrain from boycotting Israel, responding to a Trump administration directive that threatens federal research grant eligibility for institutions involved in such boycotts. President Michael Drake stated that existing policies necessitate competitive bidding for contracts and demand adherence to sound business practices. While this ban applies to professional school governments, student clubs retain autonomy in their political expressions. The directive reinforces UC's longstanding opposition to the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement, which has faced accusations of antisemitism for its objectives.
In a letter to chancellors, UC President Michael Drake stated that "boycotts of companies based on their association with a particular country" violated university policy.
The University of California declared that student governments are banned from boycotting Israel, responding to a Trump directive that endangers federal research grants.
The anti-boycott letter affects all university entities, mandating adherence to competitive bidding and sound business practices as per UC legal requirements.
The ban does not extend to student clubs, which retain autonomy in political positions and financial decisions, though it may impact certain authorized student governments.
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