Justice Department Investigates California Universities Over Race-Based Admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice launches investigation into Stanford and three UC campuses over potential violations of the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action. The probe comes amid increased federal scrutiny of diversity initiatives in higher education nationwide.
Federal Court Upholds California's High-Capacity Magazine Ban in Landmark Ruling
The 9th Circuit Court ruled California's ban on magazines holding over 10 rounds constitutional, classifying them as accessories rather than protected arms. The 7-4 decision marks a significant victory for state gun control efforts, though opponents plan to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Allows States to Pursue Climate Change Lawsuits Against Oil Giants
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected oil companies' appeals to block climate change lawsuits from California and other states, allowing cases seeking billions in damages to proceed. The decision enables states to pursue claims that major oil companies deliberately concealed fossil fuels' environmental impacts while profiting from them.
UC System Achieves Record In-State Enrollment While Maintaining Diversity at Top Campuses
The University of California system has reached an all-time high for in-state student enrollment, with 84.2% of undergraduates being California residents. Despite national trends following the affirmative action ban, UC Berkeley and UCLA successfully maintained diversity with increased Black and Latino student enrollment.
Supreme Court to Review Fuel Industry's Standing in California Emissions Battle
The U.S. Supreme Court will examine whether fuel producers have legal standing to challenge California's unique vehicle emissions standards. While not addressing the state's regulatory powers directly, the case could impact future environmental regulation challenges and America's transition to cleaner transportation.