Department of Justice issues findings letter accusing UCLA medical school of race-based admissions practices
The DOJ released a findings letter concluding that UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine violated federal law and a 2023 Supreme Court ruling by considering race in admissions decisions for incoming classes 2023-2025. The DOJ alleged that UCLA used indirect methods to maintain diversity, including guidance documents, specific exam questions, and secondary applications that effectively prompted applicants to disclose race. The findings increase pressure on the University of California system to negotiate with the Trump administration.
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This event sits in the top 44% of divergence this week. 3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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