The Justice Department initiated an investigation into the University of California (UC), suggesting that its diversity initiatives for faculty hiring may involve illegal discrimination based on sex and race. The inquiry stems from UC's aggressive goals outlined in its "2030 Capacity Plan" to increase enrollment, graduation rates, and diversity among faculty members and students. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division expressed concerns over certain practices that could discriminate against applicants, prompting a deeper examination of UC's hiring processes and policies to ensure compliance with federal civil rights laws.
The Justice Department announced it has "reasonable cause" to believe UC's diversity hiring efforts may lead to illegal discrimination based on sex and race.
UC aims to increase faculty diversity through an ambitious plan, but the Justice Department alleges this may constitute unlawful employment practices.
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