DOJ Accuses Yale School of Medicine of Race-Based Discrimination in Admissions
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DOJ says Yale Medical School discriminated based on race in admissions The Department of Justice (DOJ) accused the Yale School of Medicine of race-based discrimination in its admissions, alleging on Thursday that the school favors Black and Hispanic students over white or Asian ones with the same test scores. The finding came after a year-long investigation that reviewed the school’s internal data and policies to determine if it was acting in accordance with a 2023 Supreme Court decision…
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USA TodayIn a letter to a Yale University representative, the Justice Department alleged the school discriminated against some applicants "to benefit preferred race classes of Black and Hispanic." The Justice Department said in the letter that Yale violated the law by intentionally discriminating based on race in its admissions.
The Daily WireOn Thursday, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division completed a year-long investigation into the Ivy League school’s admissions policies and practices. According to the federal government, Yale admits black and Hispanic applicants at higher rates than white and Asian applicants with similar academic credentials.
Washington ExaminerThe Justice Department accused Yale University’s medical school of intentionally using race-based admissions policies, alleging the school violated federal law despite the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on affirmative action in college admissions.
The Guardian USIn a letter to a lawyer for Yale, Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights, said a justice department investigation found that Black and Hispanic students have a much higher chance of admission to the medical school than white or Asian students, despite having lower grade-point averages and lower test scores.
HuffPostIn a letter to a lawyer for Yale, Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights, said a DOJ investigation found that Black and Hispanic students have a much higher chance of admission to the medical school than white or Asian students, despite having lower grade-point averages and lower test scores.
Washington TimesIn a letter to a lawyer for Yale, Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights, said a DOJ investigation found that Black and Hispanic students have a much higher chance of admission to the medical school than white or Asian students, despite having lower grade-point averages and lower test scores.
Associated PressIn a letter to a lawyer for Yale, Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights, said a DOJ investigation found that Black and Hispanic students have a much higher chance of admission to the medical school than white or Asian students, despite having lower grade-point averages and lower test scores.
New York TimesJustice Dept. Accuses Yale Medical School of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants The finding was the second time in eight days that the Trump administration had targeted a major medical school over admissions policies.
ReutersUS DOJ says Yale medical school admissions favor Black and Hispanic students - Reuters US DOJ says Yale medical school admissions favor Black and Hispanic students Reuters
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The university replied in a statement that its School of Medicine “is confident in the rigorous admissions process we follow,” and it will review the Justice Department letter.
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Washington TimesThe university replied in a statement that its School of Medicine “is confident in the rigorous admissions process we follow,” and it will review the Justice Department letter.
Associated PressThe university replied in a statement that its School of Medicine “is confident in the rigorous admissions process we follow,” and it will review the Justice Department letter.
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“The students admitted to Yale School of Medicine demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and personal commitment; its program of medical education encourages curiosity and critical thinking, and its graduates go on to become leaders in clinical care, research, and public service,” the school said.
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HuffPost“The students admitted to Yale School of Medicine demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and personal commitment; its program of medical education encourages curiosity and critical thinking, and its graduates go on to become leaders in clinical care, research, and public service,” the school said.
Washington Times“The students admitted to Yale School of Medicine demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and personal commitment; its program of medical education encourages curiosity and critical thinking, and its graduates go on to become leaders in clinical care, research, and public service,” the school said.
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Since President Donald Trump returned to office last year, his administration has been putting pressure on universities to stop using race as a basis for admission, which conservatives view as illegal discrimination. And a U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2023 banned the use of affirmative action in college admissions, in cases involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
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Washington TimesSince President Donald Trump returned to office last year, his administration has been putting pressure on universities to stop using race as a basis for admission, which conservatives view as illegal discrimination. And a U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2023 banned the use of affirmative action in college admissions, in cases involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
Associated PressSince President Donald Trump returned to office last year, his administration has been putting pressure on universities to stop using race as a basis for admission, which conservatives view as illegal discrimination. And a U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2023 banned the use of affirmative action in college admissions, in cases involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
The Guardian USSince Donald Trump returned to office last year, his administration has been putting pressure on universities to stop using race as a basis for admission, which conservatives view as illegal discrimination. And a US supreme court decision in 2023 banned the use of affirmative action in college admissions, in cases involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
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Dhillon wrote that the lack of any change in Yale’s admissions outcomes after the Supreme Court ruling showed “a willful failure to comply with that decision.”
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Washington TimesDhillon wrote that the lack of any change in Yale’s admissions outcomes after the Supreme Court ruling showed “a willful failure to comply with that decision.”
Associated PressDhillon wrote that the lack of any change in Yale’s admissions outcomes after the Supreme Court ruling showed “a willful failure to comply with that decision.”
The Guardian USDhillon wrote that the lack of any change in Yale’s admissions outcomes after the supreme court ruling showed “a willful failure to comply with that decision”.
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In March, a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren’t considering race in admissions. Associated Press writer Annie Ma in Washington contributed to this report.
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Washington TimesIn March, a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren’t considering race in admissions. Associated Press writer Annie Ma in Washington contributed to this report.
Associated PressIn March, a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren’t considering race in admissions. Associated Press writer Annie Ma in Washington contributed to this report.
The Guardian USIn March, a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education institutions to collect data showing they aren’t considering race in admissions.
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01 The Guardian US Yale officials and the attorney named in the justice department letter, Peter Spivack, did not immediately return email messages seeking comment.
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02 Washington Examiner In the landmark case Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, the Supreme Court ruled that universities could no longer consider race in admissions decisions.
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03 The Daily Wire Today, @CivilRights told Yale that its use of race in admissions is ILLEGAL—and that @TheJusticeDept will step in to enforce Title VI.…
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