January 1, DOJ Targets UCLA Med School Over Race Bias

Wyatt’s Take

• The Trump Justice Department aims to tackle UCLA medical school’s admissions.
• White and Asian-American applicants say they face unfair treatment.
• The suit questions if the school follows the law after recent court rulings.

The Department of Justice wants to join a lawsuit against UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine over its admissions process. They say the school favors black and Latino candidates while making it tougher for white and Asian-American students.

The DOJ calls the system ‘systemically racist’ and claims it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Their filing also points to a 2023 Supreme Court decision that struck down race-based affirmative action in college admissions.

Lawyers for the agency say UCLA is trying for ‘racial balancing,’ picking students to match California’s population rather than letting merit lead. They filed their paperwork in a California federal court.

The suit started with a white applicant, Kelly Mahoney, who said she lost her spot in medical school because of race. Groups like Do No Harm and Students for Fair Admissions back her case.

Folks across the heartland worry about whether college and job opportunities are fair for everyone, no matter their background. When government steps in, it’s about making sure all Americans have an even shot.

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Every American deserves a fair shake when it comes to education. Decisions should be based on hard work, not checked boxes, so families can trust that effort truly pays off.