University of California faces lawsuit over admission discrimination

A California student group, Students Against Racial Discrimination, has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of California, claiming it discriminates against Asian American applicants in admissions. The group alleges the university uses racial preferences, violating state law. The lawsuit seeks a court ruling to stop the UC system from considering race in admissions and requests federal oversight. The UC system has denied these allegations, stating its admissions practices comply with state law. The lawsuit highlights a shift in admissions practices since 2006, where "holistic" approaches allowed consideration of race-related factors. The group argues this has harmed students of all races and negatively impacted academic outcomes.