In a letter to all University of California chancellors on July 2, UC President Dr. Michael Drake announced that leaders at all 10 UC campuses, including student governments and academic campus units, are banned from boycotting corporations based on their association with “a particular country.” This ban includes corporations affiliated with Israel. This decision comes after already diminishing funding for research at higher education institutions, including UC San Diego. In March 2024, UCSD’s Associated Student Senate passed an association-wide divestment bill proposed by Students for Justice in Palestine. UCSD A.S. President William Simpson spoke to The UCSD Guardian about the significance of this change to the student community. Students will continue to be at the forefront of change.”Simpson detailed how the decision affects A.S.:“Our student government manages student fees.