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Over 100 California colleges accused of discriminating against US-born students in new DOJ complaint

A civil rights group filed a federal discrimination complaint with the DOJ, accusing California colleges of excluding American-born students from DACA and undocumented programs.
The complaint targets 138 public colleges and universities across California, including UC, CSU, and California Community Colleges systems.
The Equal Protection Project says the programs total benefits include counseling, financial support, mental health and legal services.
EPP argues the policies are state-sponsored discrimination that should be addressed by federal action if not fixed locally.
CSU chancellor Mildred García defended Dreamers and DACA recipients, saying the system supports undocumented students with extensive resources.
The complaint does not challenge inclusion of Dreamers; it focuses on equal access for American-born students.
The document cites UC Berkeley’s Undocumented Student Program as an example of services claimed to benefit undocumented students.
Fox News notes the DOJ has not immediately responded to requests for comment from the California systems.
The complaint was filed by the Equal Protection Project, a part of the Legal Insurrection Foundation.
The report references a broader context where similar challenges have been filed against other institutions, including Nebraska Omaha.

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