Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration suspends $584 million in federal funding to UCLA over civil rights allegations — On August 6, the Trump administration suspended $584 million in federal funding to the University of California, Los Angeles, alleging civil rights violations related to antisemitism and affirmative action. The administration accused UCLA of "acting with deliberate indifference in creating a hostile educational environment for Jewish and Israeli students." The UC system's president indicated willingness to engage in talks with the administration over the allegations.
• UCLA chancellor announced $584 million in frozen federal funds — UCLA's chancellor announced that the amount of federal funds frozen by the Trump administration is roughly $584 million, saying in a statement that, "if these funds remain suspended, it will be devastating for UCLA and for Americans across the nation."
• UCLA receives $6 million settlement demand and $300 million funding freeze despite prior concessions — UCLA agreed to pay $6 million to settle a lawsuit by Jewish students and a professor over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests. However, the Trump administration subsequently froze more than $300 million of the university's federal funding, citing "antisemitism and bias," despite UCLA's prior adoption of restrictive protest policies and centralized faculty hiring. The administration's continued targeting occurred despite UCLA's anticipatory compliance.

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• Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested by federal agents after a confrontation outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center. Baraka was participating in a peaceful protest and attempting to assert local jurisdiction over an ICE operation he claimed violated city law. The arrest occurred after tensions escalated when ICE agents blocked his access during a scheduled visit with members of Congress. The arrest has been described as an act of intimidation by Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., who was present at the scene.
• Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka by ICE Officials — On May 9, 2025, Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark and a Democratic candidate for governor, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in New Jersey. The arrest occurred during a visit by Baraka and three Democratic Congress members, who were inspecting the facility. The Congress members accused ICE officials of creating a confrontation that led to Baraka's arrest. ICE officials claimed the Congress members staged a political stunt and threatened to arrest them as well.
• Mayor of Newark Ras Baraka arrested at ICE detention center protest — On May 9, 2025, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for alleged trespass at an ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey. Baraka, who opposes the facility's construction due to permit issues, was detained after a confrontation with federal officials. The arrest occurred during a protest against the detention center, which Baraka and other Democratic politicians argue was opened without necessary permits. Baraka was released after several hours, and his wife accused the government of targeting him. The incident has sparked criticism of ICE's actions and raised concerns about federal overreach.