A lawsuit accuses the University of California of racial discrimination in its admissions, alleging unfair preference to Black and Hispanic applicants against White and Asian students. Filed by Students Against Racial Discrimination, the suit seeks compliance with federal antidiscrimination laws. The university denies using race for admissions and cites adherence to Proposition 209, banning affirmative action.
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