ASUC President Chaka Tellem issued a formal presidential veto — the first since 2016 — of Senate Resolution, or SR, 22/23-057 Saturday night. The resolution, passed by more than two-thirds of the ASUC Senate on Wednesday, bans political parties and coalitions from participating in future ASUC elections. In a statement, Tellem said he “draws the line” when a resolution infringes on students’ rights, noting that he has respected the senate’s will even in times of personal disagreement with bills passed in the past. “Formal and informal collective action are crucial aspects of the democratic process. Penalizing future candidates for engaging in either, by its very nature, stifles students’ freedom of speech and right to assemble,” Tellem said in the statement. “I would be remiss as President to codify such a harmful resolution into law.” Current senators and senators-elect alike joined on social media with showings of both support and criticism. 📸 : Hsi-Min Chan | hscenicviews ✍️: Kav...