DOJ accuses UC San Diego medical school of racial discrimination in admissions

North America Science Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:10:45 GMT High confidence — 80/100

The Department of Justice has accused the UC San Diego School of Medicine of racial discrimination in its admissions process, marking a continuation of the Trump administration’s investigations into race-conscious policies at higher education institutions.
In a letter sent to the university this week, the DOJ alleges the school intentionally manipulated applicant data, aiming to discriminate "in favor of so-called underrepresented minorities, such as blacks and Hispanics.
"These findings stem from a Justice Department investigation launched in March, which examined UC San Diego and other schools

The Department of Justice has accused the UC San Diego School of Medicine of racial discrimination in its admissions process, marking a continuation of the Trump administration’s investigations into race-conscious policies at higher education institutions.
In a letter sent to the university this week, the DOJ alleges the school intentionally manipulated applicant data, aiming to discriminate "in favor of so-called underrepresented minorities, such as blacks and Hispanics.
"These findings stem from a Justice Department investigation launched in March, which examined UC San Diego and other schools

Sources: The Hill, The Independent