DOJ: Duke Law intentionally discriminated based on race in admissionsFederal investigators also found that Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted at substantially higher rates than White and Asian applicants with similar academic credentials. Federal investigators also found that Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted at substantially higher rates than White and Asian applicants with similar academic credentials. Federal investigators also found that Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted at substantially higher rates than White and Asian applicants with similar academic credentials. Federal investigators also found that Black and Hispanic applicants were admitted at substantially higher rates than White and Asian applicants with similar academic credentials. The announcement comes after a separate federal investigation launched last year into Duke Law's law journal selection practices.