Justice Department Alleges Duke Law School Engaged in Illegal Admissions Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has concluded that Duke University School of Law illegally discriminated based on race in its admissions for the 2023-2025 entering classes. The DOJ alleges Duke continued to prioritize racial diversity after the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions, aiming to preserve race-based outcomes. This finding follows similar investigations at UCLA and Yale medical schools, indicating a broader enforcement effort.