UCLA official warns conservative law students they face discipline for identifying liberal protesters
A UCLA law school administrator warned conservative Federalist Society students they could face disciplinary action for identifying liberal protesters who disrupted a Department of Homeland Security official's speech. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) criticized the warning as a threat to free speech and accused the university of applying a double standard. UCLA defended its commitment to free expression while stating it would respond to the concerns. The incident occurred during a heated April 21 event where over 150 protesters interrupted the speaker with boos, profanity, and alleged death threats.
- ▪UCLA assistant dean Bayrex Martí warned Federalist Society leaders against sharing the identities of protesters from a DHS counsel's speech, citing potential harassment and disciplinary consequences.
- ▪Over 150 protesters disrupted the April 21 Federalist Society event at UCLA Law, shouting down DHS general counsel James Percival, who reported receiving death threats.
- ▪FIRE argued that students at a public, recorded event have no expectation of privacy and that UCLA cannot suppress speech to shield protesters from backlash.
- ▪FIRE alleged a double standard, noting that while conservatives are warned against naming protesters, liberal students have openly mocked Federalist Society members online.
- ▪UCLA stated the event proceeded to completion and affirmed its commitment to free speech and academic freedom, while acknowledging it would respond to FIRE's letter.
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Campus Controversy UCLA official warns conservative law students they face discipline for identifying liberal protesters More than 150 protesters disrupted a DHS general counsel's talk, with some allegedly making death threats By Madison Colombo Fox News Published April 28, 2026 9:30pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WATCH: Leftist students disrupt DHS lawyer’s speech at conservative group’s event Chaos unfolded Tuesday night at a Federalist Society event at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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