The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it is investigating four California universities to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision banning affirmative action in admissions.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi said the Civil Rights Division will examine admission policies at Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, and UC Irvine.
“President Trump and I are dedicated to ending illegal discrimination and restoring merit-based opportunity across the country,” Bondi said in a statement. “Every student in America deserves to be judged solely based on their hard work, intellect, and character, not the color of their skin.”
The DOJ did not specify what prompted the investigations. Most universities had announced adjustments to their admissions policies following the high court’s ruling.
Acting Associate Attorney General Chad Mizelle added that institutions should expect accountability. “Every college and university should know that illegal discrimination in admissions will be investigated and eliminated,” he said.
The Department of Education previously warned universities that failure to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion policies could result in loss of federal funding.
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