Justice Department and Education Department Withdraw Support for Grants to Hispanic-Serving Colleges
TL;DR
The Justice Department under the Trump administration announced it will not defend a longstanding grant program for Hispanic-serving colleges, claiming the program is unconstitutional as it provides racial advantages, leading to a legal challenge from Tennessee and a conservative group. The case questions the constitutionality of race-based funding for colleges with high Hispanic enrollment, amid broader debates over affirmative action and diversity policies.
Topics:nationpolitics#court-challenge#education-funding#hispanic-serving-institutions#justice-department#politics#unconstitutional
- Justice Department declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional CNN
- Education Department Backs Away From Program for Hispanic-Serving Colleges The New York Times
- Trump aims to end millions in grants to colleges with high Hispanic populations The Washington Post
- DOJ Deems Definition of HSIs Unconstitutional, Won’t Defend Inside Higher Ed
- Education Trump Hispanic Universities WV News
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