May 14, 2026official actioncivil rightseducationhigher educationright wing attackanti Blackanti DEI

Trump DOJ accuses Yale medical school of race-based admissions

The Trump Justice Department accused Yale's medical school of race-based admissions practices, claiming Black and Hispanic applicants were favored over white and Asian applicants. The action fits the administration's broader anti-DEI enforcement campaign against race-conscious admissions and diversity programs.

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Justice Department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions US DOJ says Yale medical school admissions favor Black and Hispanic students