UCLA law school accused by justice department of illegally using race in admissions

A federal investigation has accused the UCLA law school of illegally factoring race into admissions decisions, marking the latest in a series of high-profile cases under heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration. The university has strongly denied the allegations, insisting its admissions process strictly adheres to all legal standards. The development follows a previous Department of Justice probe into the university’s medical school for similar concerns. Critics argue the administration’s intensified oversight could reshape how colleges evaluate applicants nationwide.

University denies allegations, saying it is committed to making admissions decisions in compliance with all lawsThe Department of Justice said on Thursday that the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles illegally considered race in admissions.The announcement follows a similar accusation against the university’s medical school and comes as the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of colleges’ processes for selecting students. Continue reading...