Calif. May Restore Affirmative Action As DOJ Reviews Yale Admissions

Calif. May Restore Affirmative Action As DOJ Reviews Yale Admissions

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The video discusses the history and current debates surrounding affirmative action in the U.S., focusing on California's Proposition 209 and the University of California's efforts to reinstate race-based admissions. It covers the Supreme Court's stance on using race as a factor in admissions, the DOJ's investigation into Yale's practices, and the broader political implications. The video also touches on the holistic admissions approach and ongoing legal challenges involving Harvard.

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What is the main reason the University of California wants to reinstate affirmative action?

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What were the findings of the Department of Justice investigation into Yale's admissions process?

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How did the Supreme Court rule regarding the use of race in admissions?

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What does Melvin Urofsky suggest about the representation of Asian Americans at Yale?

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What pressing injustices faced by students of color does Davis mention in relation to affirmative action?

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