UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice found that UCLA’s medical school broke the law by considering race in student admissions. This follows a Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, and the Justice Department is investigating several universities for similar issues.Key Facts
- The Justice Department said UCLA’s medical school favored Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian American students.
- Admitted Black and Hispanic students had lower average grades and test scores compared to white and Asian students.
- The investigation covered admissions in 2023 and 2024 and found the use of race was illegal.
- UCLA’s medical school says it selects students based on merit and is reviewing the findings.
- Affirmative action in college admissions was banned by the Supreme Court in 2023.
- California banned affirmative action in college admissions since 1997 through a voter-approved measure.
- The Justice Department also criticized an application question asking students if they belong to marginalized groups.
- If UCLA does not comply with the Justice Department, it may face legal action or lose federal funding.
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