The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated investigations into four major California universities—Stanford, the University of California campuses at Berkeley, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Irvine (UCI)—in response to claims they are still considering race in their admissions processes, directly opposing the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling that abolished affirmative action in higher education. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the Trump administration’s commitment to merit-based admissions, asserting that students should be evaluated based on their abilities and virtues rather than their racial background. The Supreme Court's decision in the Students for Fair Admissions case against Harvard explicitly outlawed race-inclusive admissions, and the DOJ is now enforcing compliance. Acting Associate Attorney General Chad Mizelle stated that any college violating these principles would face scrutiny. Greg Burt, from the California Family Council, commended the federal initiative, arguing that many universities may have devised methods to bypass the law, creating what he describes as “reverse discrimination.” He claimed that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies often exacerbate divisions among students, counteracting genuine equality. This intensified effort from the Trump administration indicates a significant shift back to merit-first admissions, warning institutions against unlawful practices.
U.S. DOJ Investigates California Universities for Race-Based Admissions Practices
U.S. DOJ Investigates California Universities for Race-Based Admissions Practices
The Justice Department launches probes into top California institutions over alleged race-based admissions, defying Supreme Court rulings.
U.S. DOJ Investigates California Universities for Race-Based Admissions Practices
The Justice Department launches probes into top California institutions over alleged race-based admissions, defying Supreme Court rulings.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated investigations into four major California universities—Stanford, the University of California campuses at Berkeley, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Irvine (UCI)—in response to claims they are still considering race in their admissions processes, directly opposing the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling that abolished affirmative action in higher education. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the Trump administration’s commitment to merit-based admissions, asserting that students should be evaluated based on their abilities and virtues rather than their racial background. The Supreme Court's decision in the Students for Fair Admissions case against Harvard explicitly outlawed race-inclusive admissions, and the DOJ is now enforcing compliance. Acting Associate Attorney General Chad Mizelle stated that any college violating these principles would face scrutiny. Greg Burt, from the California Family Council, commended the federal initiative, arguing that many universities may have devised methods to bypass the law, creating what he describes as “reverse discrimination.” He claimed that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies often exacerbate divisions among students, counteracting genuine equality. This intensified effort from the Trump administration indicates a significant shift back to merit-first admissions, warning institutions against unlawful practices.
The Justice Department launches probes into top California institutions over alleged race-based admissions, defying Supreme Court rulings.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated investigations into four major California universities—Stanford, the University of California campuses at Berkeley, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Irvine (UCI)—in response to claims they are still considering race in their admissions processes, directly opposing the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling that abolished affirmative action in higher education. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the Trump administration’s commitment to merit-based admissions, asserting that students should be evaluated based on their abilities and virtues rather than their racial background. The Supreme Court's decision in the Students for Fair Admissions case against Harvard explicitly outlawed race-inclusive admissions, and the DOJ is now enforcing compliance. Acting Associate Attorney General Chad Mizelle stated that any college violating these principles would face scrutiny. Greg Burt, from the California Family Council, commended the federal initiative, arguing that many universities may have devised methods to bypass the law, creating what he describes as “reverse discrimination.” He claimed that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies often exacerbate divisions among students, counteracting genuine equality. This intensified effort from the Trump administration indicates a significant shift back to merit-first admissions, warning institutions against unlawful practices.
