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July 21, 2026
DOJ Accuses UC San Diego of Manipulating Admissions Data to Favor Minorities
- The DOJ alleges UC San Diego manipulated admissions data to discriminate in favor of underrepresented minorities, violating federal law.
- The investigation, initiated in March, examines compliance with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious admissions.
- The DOJ is pursuing a voluntary resolution agreement to ensure compliance with admissions practices.
3 Sources
- DOJ accuses UC San Diego medical school of bias in admissionsJul 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM · The Hill
- Discriminatory 'shadow' review process locks White, Asian students out of California med school, DOJ allegesJul 21, 2026 at 6:17 PM · Fox News
- DOJ accuses UC San Diego medical school of racial discrimination in admissionsJul 21, 2026 at 9:44 PM · Independent