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DOJ Accuses UC San Diego Medical School of Racial Discrimination in Admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has accused the University of California San Diego School of Medicine of racial discrimination in its admissions process. According to the DOJ, an investigation found that the medical school allegedly favored Black and Hispanic applicants through the use of 'race-neutral' practices, which the department claims were deliberately designed to increase the enrollment of these groups. The accusation raises legal and policy questions about the boundaries of affirmative action and race-conscious admissions in higher education, particularly following recent Supreme Court rulings on the matter. The case highlights ongoing federal scrutiny of diversity initiatives in academic institutions.
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