The U.S. Justice Department has accused the Yale School of Medicine of discriminating against white and Asian applicants through its admissions policies, according to reports released Thursday.
The allegations mark the second time within just over a week that the Trump administration has targeted a major medical school over claims involving racial discrimination in admissions practices.
Federal officials argue the admissions process may unfairly disadvantage certain applicants based on race, raising broader concerns about diversity policies and equal treatment in higher education.
The case is expected to intensify the ongoing national debate surrounding affirmative action, race-conscious admissions and the role of federal oversight at elite universities.
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The Trump administration has increasingly focused on challenging admissions policies at major academic institutions, arguing schools must follow merit-based standards and comply with federal civil rights laws.
Yale officials had not immediately issued a detailed public response following the accusations.
Breaking News: The Justice Department accused the Yale School of Medicine of discriminating against white and Asian applicants. It’s the second time in eight days that the Trump administration had targeted a major medical school over admissions policies. https://t.co/6aCoOiDKiG
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