Justice Department says Duke Law School illegally considered race in admissions
The Justice Department says Duke Law School broke the law by considering race when deciding which students to admit. A top official accused the school of ignoring a recent Supreme Court ruling on the issue. The disagreement centers on what role race should play in college admissions decisions.
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National story. 31 articles from 27 sources. Updated Aug 8, 2026.
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7 sourcesDOJ accuses Duke Law of racial discrimination against white, Asian applicants
DOJ: Duke Law intentionally discriminated based on race in admissions
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16 sourcesDOJ Accuses Duke Law School of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants Across Three Admissions Cycles, Threatens Lawsuit
DOJ Finds Duke Law Kept Discriminating Against White Applicants Despite SCOTUS Ruling.
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2 developments- Aug 6Justice Department says Duke Law School illegally considered race in admissions
- Aug 8Only right-leaning coverage:DOJ: Duke Law defies SCOTUS, favors blacks in admissions
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Quiet for 70 daysLast development · Aug 8 — DOJ: Duke Law defies SCOTUS, favors blacks in admissions