The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into whether the University of California's hiring practices for faculty violate civil rights laws. This inquiry stems from UC's 2030 Capacity Plan, which emphasizes increasing the diversity of faculty members, specifically targeting underrepresented minorities and women. The DOJ raised concerns that such diversity initiatives might constitute discrimination on the basis of race and gender, potentially conflicting with federal employment discrimination laws. UC has committed to fair hiring practices and is prepared to cooperate with the investigation.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the University of California for potential violations of civil rights law connected to its pursuit of diverse faculty hires.
In line with its 2030 Capacity Plan, UC aims to diversify its faculty, including increasing representation of underrepresented minorities and female faculty members.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon stated that institutional directives employing race- and sex-based hiring practices risk legal consequences under federal law.
UC spokesperson Rachel Zaentz expressed the system's commitment to fair hiring processes and promised cooperation with the DOJ during its investigation.
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