UCLA medical school bias probe

The DOJ report alleges that the school's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies violated federal civil rights laws by establishing a 'shadow quota system.' Investigators scrutinized internal emails and scoring rubrics that reportedly prioritized racial background over academic merit and clinical experience.

The findings have sparked a fierce debate over the future of affirmative action in professional education following recent Supreme Court rulings.

UCLA has denied the allegations, maintaining that its holistic review process is intended to address the shortage of physicians in underserved communities.

The university now faces a potential loss of federal funding if it does not reform its admissions criteria.