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The administration alleged that UC Berkeley School of Law admissions practices deliberately favored Black applicants while discriminating against white and Asian candidates.

The U.S. Justice and Education Departments alleged that admissions practices at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law deliberately favored Black applicants and discriminated against white and Asian candidates. The administration announced that the law school uses race, essay prompts, and other tactics to further its diversity goals.

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Data from the school showed that Black applicants had 5.8 times higher odds of admission than comparable white applicants in 2025. Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, stated that the school's admissions policy is clear that race is not considered in any way in admissions decisions. The UC Berkeley central administration stated that the university will provide evidence to show it complies with all relevant laws and policies. The Department of Justice said it sought a voluntary resolution agreement with the school. This probe marks a recent crackdown on diversity initiatives by the administration. President Trump has signed orders to dismantle diversity goals, which he views as anti-merit and discriminatory against white people and men.

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