The Justice Department announced Monday that it found the University of California San Diego School of Medicine unlawfully used race in its admissions process, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over their White and Asian counterparts. According to the DOJ's findings, made public Monday, the school manipulated applicant data to achieve greater racial diversity.
Key Takeaways
The Justice Department alleges that UC San Diego School of Medicine unlawfully favored Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian counterparts in its admissions process.
- DOJ claims the school manipulated data to achieve greater racial diversity
- Admission rates for Black applicants were more than double those for White applicants
- The Trump administration has targeted multiple universities as part of a crackdown on race-conscious admissions
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Rates | 1 Difference | UPI and Los Angeles Times say admission rates for Black applicants more than double those for White applicants; Reuters provides specific percentages. | ▼ |
| Admissions Process | Broad Agreement | UC San Diego Med used race in admissions | |
| Doj's Position | Broad Agreement | DOJ seeks voluntary resolution agreement with UC San Diego Med |
Admission Rates
▼UPI and Los Angeles Times say admission rates for Black applicants more than double those for White applicants; Reuters provides specific percentages.
Admissions Process
Broad AgreementUC San Diego Med used race in admissions
Doj's Position
Broad AgreementDOJ seeks voluntary resolution agreement with UC San Diego Med
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Federal lawyers said admissions officers used applicants' responses to questions about overcoming 'hardships' as a proxy for race. The Justice Department noted that admission rates for Black applicants were more than double those of White applicants in recent years. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated, 'San Diego Med's blatant efforts to prioritize race are illegal, and we will end these practices.'
The Trump administration has been targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion policies as part of a broader crackdown on race-conscious admissions at medical schools. The Justice Department said UC San Diego School of Medicine's admissions process violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Supreme Court's 2023 decision banning race-conscious admissions practices.
UC San Diego has stated it is reviewing the findings and remains committed to compliance with federal law. The university spokesperson emphasized that all applicants must meet strict academic thresholds uniformly applied to everyone. This announcement comes a month after similar findings were announced regarding UC Davis, and as part of 15 new medical-school investigations launched by the Justice Department.
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