DOJ Accuses Yale and UCLA Medical Schools of Illegal Race-Based Admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice has formally accused Yale and UCLA medical schools of violating Title VI by discriminating against white and Asian applicants. Following a year-long investigation, the DOJ alleges these institutions favored Black and Hispanic candidates with lower academic metrics, potentially using proxies to circumvent the 2023 Supreme Court ban on affirmative action. This action reflects the Trump administration’s broader campaign against DEI initiatives in higher education. While seeking voluntary compliance, the DOJ threatens litigation if the universities do not rectify these alleged discriminatory practices.
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DOJ Accuses Yale of Discriminating Against Asian and White Students in Medical School Admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school, alleging discrimination against Asian and white applicants. In a letter to Yale, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated that Black and Hispanic students had significantly higher admission chances despite lower academic metrics. The DOJ cited data showing Black applicants were up to 29 times more likely to receive an interview than equally qualified Asian applicants. This action follows the 2023 Supreme Court ruling banning affirmative action and recent similar allegations against UCLA. The DOJ claims Yale violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and is seeking a voluntary resolution, threatening litigation if compliance is not achieved. Yale responded by defending its rigorous admissions process and stating it would review the letter. The incident reflects the Trump administration's intensified efforts to eliminate race-based considerations in higher education admissions, contrasting with previous institutional arguments that such measures were necessary for diversity.
Fortune | FORTUNEUS Justice Department Accuses Yale Medical School of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally accused the Yale School of Medicine of engaging in illegal discriminatory practices against white and Asian applicants during its admissions process. This conclusion follows a year-long federal investigation which found that the institution intentionally selected candidates based on race, allegedly using proxies to circumvent the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that prohibited affirmative action. The DOJ stated that Black and Hispanic students received significantly higher admission chances compared to white or Asian applicants with identical academic credentials. Specifically, the investigation highlighted that Black applicants had up to 29 times higher odds of securing an interview than equally qualified Asian candidates. This action aligns with the Trump administration's intensified scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies at federally funded institutions, arguing that such practices violate federal anti-discrimination laws. The DOJ emphasized that race-based admissions in medicine pose risks to public safety by potentially compromising excellence. Similar accusations were recently directed at the University of California, Los Angeles. This development occurs amidst broader tensions, including suspended funding for several Ivy League schools over DEI-related disputes.
RT - Daily newsUS DOJ Accuses Yale Medical School of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally accused the Yale School of Medicine of engaging in illegal discriminatory practices against White and Asian applicants during its admissions process. Following a year-long investigation, federal authorities concluded that the institution intentionally selected candidates based on race, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants despite similar academic credentials. The DOJ alleges that Yale studied methods to use racial proxies to circumvent the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that prohibited affirmative action in college admissions. Data from the 2023 to 2025 admission cycles reportedly shows that Black applicants had up to 29 times higher odds of receiving an interview compared to equally qualified Asian applicants. This action is part of the Trump administration's intensified scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies at federally funded institutions. The DOJ emphasized that such race-based decisions compromise quality and excellence in the medical field, posing risks to public safety. Similar accusations were recently directed at the University of California, Los Angeles' medical school, reflecting a broader federal crackdown on Ivy League and other major universities regarding their adherence to anti-discrimination laws.
RT - Daily newsDOJ Accuses Yale and UCLA Medical Schools of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants
The U.S. Department of Justice has formally accused Yale School of Medicine and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine of illegally discriminating against white and Asian applicants. In letters sent to both institutions, the DOJ alleges that the schools continue to disadvantage non-Black and non-Hispanic candidates, citing disparities in test scores and GPAs across racial groups despite the 2023 Supreme Court ruling banning affirmative action. This action is part of the Trump administration's broader campaign to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education and research. The administration argues that current admissions practices violate meritocratic principles, while critics contend that the DOJ is relitigating historical debates on qualification and ignoring the systemic barriers that persist. Both Yale and UCLA have defended their rigorous, comprehensive admissions processes, expressing confidence in their compliance with the law. Legal experts note that this creates a difficult position for universities, as they face pressure to avoid race-conscious policies while also being scrutinized for disparate impacts under race-neutral frameworks. The move follows executive orders targeting DEI programs and federal grants related to health disparities.
STATJustice Department Accuses Yale Medical School of Illegal Race-Based Admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Yale University’s medical school of illegally considering race in its admissions process, violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In a letter to Yale’s counsel, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated that an investigation found Black and Hispanic applicants had significantly higher admission odds than white or Asian applicants with similar or superior academic credentials. The DOJ cited data from the classes of 2023 to 2025, noting that Black students had lower median GPAs and MCAT scores compared to their Asian and white counterparts. The department alleged that Black applicants were up to 29 times more likely to receive an interview than equally qualified Asian applicants. This accusation follows a similar notice sent to UCLA and aligns with the Trump administration’s broader campaign against affirmative action in higher education, subsequent to the 2023 Supreme Court ruling banning the practice. The DOJ is seeking a voluntary resolution but retains the authority to sue if compliance is not achieved. Yale officials have not yet commented on the allegations.
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