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DOJ: ‘Harvard’s Race-Based Admissions Process Violates Federal Civil-Rights Law’

Ashe Schow
DOJ: ‘Harvard’s Race-Based Admissions Process Violates Federal Civil-Rights Law’
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The Department of Justice on Tuesday filed an amicus brief in support of an organization suing Harvard and alleging their raced-based admissions process violates federal civil rights law and Supreme Court precedent.

The DOJ released a statement announcing its amicus brief, saying Harvard accepts federal money and must adhere to civil rights laws.

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