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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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Washington – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday accused the University of California San Diego School of Medicine of racial discrimination in its application process, alleging that the institution favored Black and Hispanic applicants.
The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division stated that its investigation found the medical school had allegedly discriminated against applicants by employing “race-neutral” practices designed to “deliberately increase” the representation of certain racial groups.
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DOJ Accuses UC San Diego Medical School of Racial Discrimination in Admissions