Story perspectives

Complaint Alleges UC Berkeley's Programs Violate Civil Rights

2/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Equal Protection Project, a conservative nonprofit, filed a civil rights complaint against University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), alleging racially exclusionary programs favoring minorities.
The complaint cites five programs, including the African American Student Development Office and the Latinx Student Resource Center.
The complaint argues that university's intentions do not exempt it from Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and Berkeley has declined to comment on allegations.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Equal Protection Project, a conservative nonprofit, filed a civil rights complaint against University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), alleging racially exclusionary programs favoring minorities.
The complaint cites five programs, including the African American Student Development Office and the Latinx Student Resource Center.
The complaint argues that university's intentions do not exempt it from Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and Berkeley has declined to comment on allegations.