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UCLA law school accused by justice department of illegally using race in admissions
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University denies allegations, saying it is committed to making admissions decisions in compliance with all laws The Department of Justice said on Thursday that the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles illegally considered race in admissions. The announcement f
University denies allegations, saying it is committed to making admissions decisions in compliance with all laws The 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...
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