The Trump administration has targeted the state system as part of its broad effort to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and programs.

The Justice Department has launched a Title VII investigation into the University of California over alleged race and sex-based discrimination in faculty hiring across its campuses.

The Justice Department on Thursday announced it has opened an investigation into the University of California system for alleged race and sex-based discrimination in hiring practices. The DOJ specifically called out the university's "UC 2030 Capacity Plan,