DOJ accuses Duke Law of racial discrimination against white, Asian applicants
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department found that Duke University School of Law broke the law by discriminating against white and Asian applicants during admissions for three recent classes. The department said Duke considered race in a way that violated federal civil rights rules.Key Facts
- The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division investigated Duke Law’s admissions process.
- Duke Law admitted students for the 2023, 2022, and 2021 classes.
- The department says Duke discriminated against white and Asian applicants because of their race.
- Such discrimination is against federal civil rights law that bans unfair treatment based on race.
- The findings were shared in a letter released by the Justice Department.
- The issue involves how Duke Law considered racial diversity when choosing students.
- The investigation shows federal authorities are monitoring race policies at universities.
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