DEVELOPING: Judge Blocks Trump's Ability to Fine UC Amid Discrimination Allegations

Breaking News: Judge Blocks Trump's Ability to Fine UC Amid Discrimination Allegations A federal judge has indefinitely barred the Trump administration from fining the University of California or cutting its federal funding over allegations of discrimination. US District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco issued a preliminary injunction late Friday, citing the administration's failure to provide notice and conduct a hearing. The Trump administration had demanded UCLA pay $1.2 billion to restore frozen research funding and ensure eligibility for future funding, accusing the school of allowing antisemitism on campus. The university was the first public institution to be targeted by the administration. The judge's ruling effectively blocks the administration's ability to impose fines on UC without following proper procedures. This decision has significant implications for the university's research funding and operations. The Trump administration had previously frozen $500 million in grant funding to UCLA, which has now been ordered to be restored. The judge's ruling is a preliminary one, and further developments are expected in the coming days. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.