UCLA law school accused by Justice Department of illegally using race in admissions
The university denies the allegations, saying it is committed to complying with all admissions laws, the Guardian reported.
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The US Department of Justice said on Thursday that the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) illegally considered race in its admissions process, according to the Guardian.
The announcement follows a similar accusation previously made against the university's medical school, the Guardian reported, and comes as the Trump administration increases scrutiny of how colleges select students.
UCLA denied the allegations, saying it is committed to making admissions decisions in compliance with all applicable laws, according to the report.
The Guardian's report did not detail the specific evidence cited by the Justice Department in its findings, nor any potential next steps or penalties the department may pursue. The case adds to a broader set of federal actions targeting university admissions practices in recent months.
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- UCLA law school accused by justice department of illegally using race in admissions — The Guardian — World
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