Class-action lawsuit against UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine for race-based admissions process

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine for allegedly still employing a race-based admissions process despite a Supreme Court ruling against it. The lawsuit claims intentional discrimination based on race and ethnicity in the admissions process. The school is facing investigation for discriminating against applicants based on race, color, or national origin.

Key Points

  • Lawsuit alleges intentional discrimination in admissions process at UCLA's medical school
  • School is facing investigation by the Department of Health and Human Services over discrimination claims
  • Whistleblowers claim lower standards were set for Black and Latino applicants compared to White and Asian counterparts

Pros

  • Fighting against racial discrimination in admissions processes
  • Highlighting the importance of merit-based admissions

Cons

  • Allegations of intentional racial balancing in admissions
  • Potential violation of Supreme Court ruling against race-based affirmative action programs