Latest / Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Duke Law Under Fire Over Admissions | Oakland News
The Justice Department is accusing Duke Law School of secretly using race in admissions—through essays and first-gen status—to skirt the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on affirmative action. Federal prosecutors highlight a troubling disparity: Black and Hispanic applicants with lower LSAT scores were more likely to be accepted than white or Asian peers with higher scores. Duke says it’s reviewing the allegations while pledging to follow the law, but DOJ officials bluntly reject excuses about “good intentions,” calling diversity essays a loophole. This isn’t an isolated case—it’s part of a broader…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.