In a landmark move, California has officially banned legacy admissions and donor preferences at private, nonprofit universities, a decision signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. This new legislation, which aims to promote fairness in the college admissions process, removes advantages previously held by legacy students at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and the University of Southern California. The ban reflects a growing trend across the United States to reevaluate admission policies in light of increased scrutiny on affirmative action practices. By ending these preferences, California hopes to address inequalities in higher education access and restore trust in the admissions process.