The University of California has been selective about which Trump policies it challenges in court. Some students want the UC to be more vocal about defending student diversity and protest rights.

The Trump administration has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine,

The University of California informed its system’s leaders in a letter that it will stop using diversity statements for hiring practices across all its schools.

The statements had risen in popularity as colleges sought to improve campus culture, but they drew criticism from conservatives who argued they were a political test.

The University of California announced that it would implement a hiring freeze and other cost-saving measures throughout the 10-campus system, amid potential cuts to funding.

As the Trump administration threatens to pull federal funds from universities, including for medical and scientific research, the University of California has announced a hiring freeze and additional cuts.

Board President Michael Drake cited the likelihood of federal funding reductions and state budget cuts as reasons for the decision.

Staffers applying for roles at the university will no longer be required to submit a statement on how they plan to contribute to campus diversity.

The U.S. has revoked at least 300 visas of international students, many who have supported campus pro-Palestinian encampments and protests. At major California campuses including UCLA and USC, foreign students are on alert.

Members of the University Professional and Technical Employees-CWA Local 9119 plan to strike April 1 at all University of California campuses and medical centers, with members of the American Federation of State,