A federal lawsuit filed in California alleges the University of California illegally considers race in student admissions, violating Proposition 209 and federal civil rights statutes. The suit represents Asian American and white students and claims discriminatory preferences are given to non-Asian minorities. UC officials assert their compliance with the law and state that race is only collected for statistical purposes, not influencing admission decisions. The legal representation includes noted figures from America First Legal, reflecting a broader national debate on affirmative action and race in college admissions.
The lawsuit claims that UC's admissions practices give preferential treatment to non-Asian racial minorities, allegedly violating California's Proposition 209 and federal civil rights laws.
A UC representative defended their practices, stating that they have adapted their admissions to comply with state laws prohibiting racial considerations.
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