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Trump Administration Opens Investigations into College Admissions Policies

The DOJ is investigating admissions practices at Stanford and UC schools for compliance with new anti-discrimination rulings following the Supreme Court's decision.

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Updated: Mar 28th, 2025, 1:21 AM ET

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The Trump administration initiated investigations into admissions policies at Stanford University and several University of California campuses, scrutinizing whether they adhere to the Supreme Court's recent ruling that ended affirmative action in college admissions. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the inquiries aim to eliminate discrimination in admissions practices, ensuring all students are judged purely on merit. Additionally, a major medical school is also under investigation for alleged race-based admissions practices, which could result in significant federal funding repercussions.

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  • The Trump administration is investigating admissions policies at various universities to ensure compliance with a recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasizes the administration's commitment to ending discrimination based on race and restoring merit-based admissions.

  • Recent investigations follow claims that diversity initiatives have led to unfair admissions practices that disadvantage white and Asian American students.

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