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UCLA Medical School Faces Lawsuit Over Racial Discrimination

5/11/2025

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UCLA's medical school is under fire as a class-action lawsuit alleges racial discrimination in its admissions process. Filed by Students for Fair Admissions and Do No Harm, the suit claims the school unfairly lowers standards for Black and Latino applicants, breaching state law and a recent Supreme Court ruling. Meanwhile, the Department of Health and Human Services is launching an investigation.

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UCLA's medical school is under fire as a class-action lawsuit alleges racial discrimination in its admissions process. Filed by Students for Fair Admissions and Do No Harm, the suit claims the school unfairly lowers standards for Black and Latino applicants, breaching state law and a recent Supreme Court ruling. Meanwhile, the Department of Health and Human Services is launching an investigation.