Discrimination
Justice Department seeks to intervene in lawsuit alleging race-based admissions at UCLA medical school
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The U.S. Justice Department moved on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to join a federal lawsuit accusing UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine of unlawfully considering race in admissions, an allegation the school disputes. The filing comes as the Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of race-conscious decision-making in higher education and follows the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling limiting the use of race in college admissions.
The association La Maison des potes has filed a complaint against Thierry Mariani, RN candidate for Paris mayor, over his pledge to introduce national priority in social housing access. The move aims to challenge a breach of equality laws. The case echoes prior legal issues involving the RN party.
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The Supreme Court is set to hear three petitions challenging the University Grants Commission's new equity regulations on Thursday, amid debates over caste discrimination in higher education. The 2026 rules aim to address rising complaints but face opposition from upper-caste groups alleging exclusion and potential misuse. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has assured no harassment will occur.
Right-wing politicians increasingly complain about everyday discrimination, such as refusals in restaurants or kindergartens. The German Basic Law prohibits discrimination based on political views, but primarily binds the state, not private individuals. Courts like the Federal Constitutional Court examine individual cases by balancing freedoms on both sides.
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The Western Cape High Court has ruled that the Western Cape Education Department's learner admissions system unfairly discriminates against Black and marginalised learners. Equal Education and the Equal Education Law Centre welcomed the decision after challenging the department's practices. The organisations had approached the court in April over failures to place late applicants in schools.
A recent study shows that despite educational advances, wage disparities between whites and non-whites persist in Brazil. The income gap narrows with schooling but remains substantial, especially among the richest. This indicates that racial prejudice continues to affect the job market.
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The Nice prosecutor on Friday sought 12 to 18 months suspended prison sentences and a permanent ban from duty against five police officers accused of violence and discrimination toward two Tunisian drug traffickers. The incident, on July 22, 2025, in the Moulins neighborhood, was revealed by an audio recording. The court has deferred its judgment to November 10.