University of California System Investigated By DOJ Over Hiring

The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the University of California system over “potential race- and sex-based discrimination” in hiring practices, according to a statement.

• DOJ press release cites University of California’s “UC 2030 Capacity Plan” which directs race- and sex- based employment quotas
  • Initiative potentially runs afoul of federal law for measuring new hires by race and sex, DOJ says

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