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Duke University Faces Federal Probe Over Racial Bias Claims

7/29/2025

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The Department of Education is probing Duke University over claims of racial bias in its law journal selection process. A report revealed that applicants could gain points for referencing their race and gender. If found guilty of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Duke could face severe consequences, including the loss of federal funding.

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The Department of Education is probing Duke University over claims of racial bias in its law journal selection process. A report revealed that applicants could gain points for referencing their race and gender. If found guilty of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Duke could face severe consequences, including the loss of federal funding.