A group including students and faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles are suing the school, alleging the institution violated their civil rights during protests on campus last spring.

More than 30 pro-Palestinian activists filed a civil rights lawsuit against UCLA, alleging the university “repeatedly and systemically” violated the civil rights of protesters during demonstrations at the campus encampment last year.

Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin. We will not yield on this commitment.”