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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM ET · Updated August 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET

DOJ says Duke Law School illegally considered race in admissions.

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Dept of Justice. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

The Justice Department determined that Duke Law School illegally considered race in its admissions process. The DOJ found the school discriminates based on race in admissions.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 7 hr ago, when Dept of Justice reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Washington Examiner.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Washington Examiner 1 hr ago
Duke Law School illegally considered race in admissions, DOJ says
Dept of Justice 7 hr ago
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Finds Duke Law School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions - Department of Justice (.gov)

Coverage timeline

Aug 6, 2:59 PM ET
7 hr ago
Dept of Justice
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Finds Duke Law School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions - Department of Justice (.gov)
Aug 6, 9:23 PM ET
1 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Duke Law School illegally considered race in admissions, DOJ says
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