The Department of Justice launched an investigation into the University of California and its campuses, saying there are concerns about potential race and sex-based discrimination in the UC's hiring practices.

At issue is the university system’s “UC 2030 Capacity Plan,” which the DOJ said may contain race- and sex-based employment quotas in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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