US Justice Department Accuses Yale of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants

The US Department of Justice has formally accused Yale University’s School of Medicine of discriminating against white and Asian applicants in its admissions process. The investigation alleges that internal documents reveal leadership intentionally selected candidates based on race, granting significantly higher admission chances to Black and Hispanic students with identical academic scores compared to their white or Asian counterparts. This action is part of the Trump administration’s broader campaign against what it terms 'woke' ideology in higher education, following the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that declared affirmative action illegal. The Justice Department stated it seeks an amicable resolution to ensure Yale complies with the law before considering prosecution. Yale responded by expressing confidence in the rigor of its admissions process while promising to review the DOJ's request. This incident mirrors recent actions taken against the University of California, Los Angeles, as the administration uses federal funding leverage to enforce changes in university enrollment policies and operations.