University of California President Michael V. Drake issued an executive order prohibiting student organizations from boycotting companies with ties to Israel, according to Israeli media. The directive applies to all 10 UC campuses and aligns with state anti-BDS legislation.
UC President Michael V. Drake has banned student government associations across the 10-campus University of California system from adopting resolutions or policies that boycott companies or entities with ties to Israel, according to Israeli media reports citing a formal executive order issued Saturday. The directive targets the student-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which has gained traction on some UC campuses in recent years. The order builds on existing California state law, which prohibits the use of public funds to support boycotts of Israel, and extends the prohibition to student group activities and official organizational stances. UC Regents have not yet issued a public statement on the directive. The move is seen as a significant administrative step to counter growing campus activism targeting Israel, with free speech advocates and pro-Palestinian groups expected to challenge the policy.
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