The University of California (UC) system was hit with a lawsuit on Monday by a student group alleging racial discrimination in its admissions process. The lawsuit claims that the university unfairly favors Black and Hispanic applicants over Asian-American and white students, violating principles of equal treatment.

The case adds to the ongoing national debate over affirmative action and race-conscious admissions policies, following recent legal challenges against similar practices at other U.S. universities. The UC system has not yet responded to the allegations.