UCLA Found Using Race In Admissions

The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that UCLA favored Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian American students during the admissions process. This finding increases scrutiny of college admissions under the Trump administration. The Department of Justice's allegations follow the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision that effectively ended affirmative action in admissions. Auditor Diana DeZoglio and Attorney General Andrea Campbell are expected to move forward with the matter. The allegation is part of an ongoing investigation into the university's practices. The DOJ claims the university favored certain applicants based on racial criteria. A commentator noted that the university's defense claims it hires diverse groups, but argued that specific demographics were restricted to certain roles, such as women in secretarial positions and Black men on factory floors. The case involves claims that the university failed to hire Black women for specific roles. The Department of Justice found that the University of California at Los Angeles used race as a factor in its admissions process. UCLA maintains that its admissions are based on merit and comply with federal laws.