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University of California student group alleges racial discrimination in admissions
A lawsuit filed against the University of California system claims it violates Proposition 209 by considering race in admissions decisions despite a state ban.
The lawsuit accuses the University of California system of breaking Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the 14th Amendment, which prohibit discrimination.
Students Against Racial Discrimination argues that the University of California system is unfairly impacting prospective applicants through its admissions practices.
The University of California system has reported increases in Black and Latino student admissions, despite allegations of secretly restoring race-conscious admissions.