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Duke Law rejected higher-scoring Asian, white applicants, DOJ finds

Duke, in response, said it is “committed to complying with the law.”

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Aug 12, 2026
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The Justice Department said Duke University School of Law intentionally discriminated against Asian and white applicants while favoring Black and Hispanic candidates in its 2023, 2024 and 2025 admissions cycles, the department announced Thursday.

Key findings

The Civil Rights Division found that Duke Law violated Tit…

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