DOJ alleges UCLA medical school used race in admissions, violating Harvard ruling
TL;DR
The Justice Department says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine unlawfully used race in admissions for the 2023–2025 cohorts, discriminating against white and Asian American applicants in apparent violation of Title VI and the Supreme Court's Harvard decision; UCLA says admissions are merit-based and compliant, while the DOJ seeks a voluntary resolution and could pursue legal action if needed.
- UCLA medical school illegally uses race in admissions, Justice Department investigation says Los Angeles Times
- UCLA medical school illegally used race in admissions, justice department finds The Guardian
- Justice Dept. Accuses U.C.L.A. Medical School of Bias Against White and Asian Applicants The New York Times
- DOJ Says UCLA Medical School Selected Students Based on Race Bloomberg.com
- DOJ alleges UCLA medical school used race in admissions process NBC Los Angeles
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