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DOJ: Duke Law intentionally discriminated based on race in admissions
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this finding and the planned settlement, readers can consult the original report from the Justice Department or other news outlets, such as ABC13 Houston.
The US Justice Department has made a finding regarding Duke Law. It determined that the institution intentionally discriminated based on race in its admissions process. The Justice Department plans to take further action, pursuing a settlement with Duke.
This development is part of an ongoing matter, with details available from the Justice Department and other sources. For more information on this finding and the planned settlement, readers can consult the original report from the Justice Department or other news outlets, such as ABC13 Houston.
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Category: local Published: August 7, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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