Justice Department accuses UCLA law school of illegally using race in admissions
The Justice Department has accused the UCLA School of Law of illegally using race in its admissions process. The school maintains that its admissions are merit-based and comply with state law.
The Justice Department alleges the UCLA School of Law violated Title VI and the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling by favoring Black and Latino applicants in admissions. UCLA Law says its process is merit-based and complies with Proposition 209.
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