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DOE Opens Civil Rights Probe Into SLU School of Medicine Admissions

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched a Title VI investigation into Saint Louis University School of Medicine for alleged racial discrimination in admissions, alongside four other medical schools (Dartmouth Geisel, East Carolina University Brody, Western University of Health Sciences, and William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine) to determine potential Civil Rights Act violations. The probes are being conducted jointly with the Health and Human Services OCR and the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, part of a broader federal effort to increase oversight of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education programs after 2025 executive orders. SLU had not yet commented at publication time.

via FOX 2|

#admissions #civil-rights #education

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

DOJ launches Title VI inquiry into Ohio State College of Medicine admissions after social-media leak

The Justice Department opened a Title VI civil rights compliance review of Ohio State University College of Medicine’s admissions policies, requesting detailed applicant-level data (including MCAT scores, GPA, activities, essays, outcomes, and demographics) with a deadline of April 24. The investigation was publicly revealed when Harmeet Dhillon posted a photo of the letter on X, exposing the inquiry. OSU says it is fully compliant and will respond; the development comes amid broader debates over DEI policies and post-affirmative-action admissions rules.

via NBC News|

#admissions-data #civil-rights #doj

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

DOJ sues Harvard for alleged discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students

The U.S. Justice Department filed a 44-page federal lawsuit against Harvard University in Massachusetts, alleging the school violated Title VI by discriminating against Jewish and Israeli students and creating a hostile campus environment after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack; DOJ seeks billions in federal funding and says Harvard knew about harassment but failed to act. Harvard defends its efforts to address antisemitism and will contest the suit. The case follows prior government actions in this dispute, including a court ruling related to funding, and Harvard is slated to receive more than $2.6 billion in federal grants from HHS.

via CBS News|

#antisemitism #doj #harvard

education11 months ago•3 min saved

GMU President Stands Firm Against Education Department's Diversity Criticism

George Mason University refuses to apologize to the Education Department after being accused of violating civil rights laws, asserting that the investigation was incomplete and that no discrimination occurred, and criticizes the allegations as baseless.

via NBC News|

#civil-rights-law #discrimination #education

education11 months ago•3 min saved

Education Department Finds George Mason Violated Civil Rights with DEI Policies

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by implementing policies that unlawfully consider race in hiring and promotion practices, and has issued a proposed resolution requiring the university to amend its policies, issue apologies, and conduct annual training to ensure compliance.

via U.S. Department of Education (.gov)|

#civil-rights-violations #dei-policies #education

law-and-civil-rights11 months ago•1 min saved

Justice Department Criticizes George Washington University for Antisemitism Indifference

The Justice Department found George Washington University guilty of violating civil rights laws by neglecting to address antisemitic discrimination against Jewish, Israeli, and American-Israeli students and faculty, and will seek remediation for these violations.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|

#antisemitism #civil-rights-violation #george-washington-university

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Harvard Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Systematic Antisemitism on Campus"

Harvard University is facing a lawsuit alleging systemic antisemitism on campus, with students claiming a pattern of discrimination and lack of protection for Jewish students. The lawsuit, filed by a New York City law firm, accuses Harvard of violating Title VI civil rights and creating a hostile environment. The graduate student leading the charge stated that the lawsuit aims to raise awareness and force Harvard to address the issue. Harvard declined to comment on the matter.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #education #harvard-university

education2 years ago•3 min saved

"Jewish Students Sue Harvard for Enabling Antisemitism on Campus"

Harvard University is being sued by students for allegedly allowing an "antisemitism cancer" to grow on campus, with the lawsuit accusing the institution of hiring professors who support anti-Jewish violence and ignoring pleas for protection. The lawsuit, filed by a New York City law firm, alleges that Harvard discriminates against Jewish students and creates a hostile environment where they feel unsafe. It demands disciplinary action against professors and students, as well as refusing foreign donations from countries promoting antisemitism. The suit seeks punitive relief for the damage caused to Jewish students and calls for court intervention.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #discrimination #education

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Education Department Expands Discrimination Probe to Multiple Universities

The U.S. Education Department has announced investigations into six more colleges and universities, including Stanford, UCLA, and Rutgers, over complaints of campus discrimination. These investigations come after similar inquiries were opened into elite East Coast schools. The department routinely investigates complaints of discrimination based on shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The recent spike in investigations is attributed to clashes on college campuses following the outbreak of violence in Israel and Gaza. The Education Department aims to address the rise in reports of antisemitism, anti-Muslim, anti-Arab, and other forms of discrimination and harassment on campuses.

via The New York Times|

#campus-discrimination #education #education-department

education2 years ago•3 min saved

DOE Launches Investigation into Antisemitism and Islamophobia at Harvard and NYC Schools

Harvard University and the New York City Department of Education are now under investigation for complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobic discrimination, joining seven other schools and districts. These investigations are being conducted under Title VI, a law that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded institutions. The investigations were prompted by protests and tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Harvard has faced backlash after student groups issued a statement on the conflict, leading to claims of support for Hamas and subsequent doxxing campaigns. The New York City Department of Education has also faced scrutiny after protests broke out in city schools. Both institutions have pledged to address issues of hate and discrimination on campus.

via ABC News|

#antisemitism #education #harvard-university

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Federal Investigation Launched into Harvard's Alleged Antisemitism and President's Testimony Requested

The US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is launching an investigation into Harvard University over allegations of antisemitism on campus. The investigation will focus on whether Harvard failed to respond adequately to incidents of harassment against students based on their Jewish ancestry or Israeli nationality. The complaint was filed by a Harvard alum who claimed that the university discriminated against students on the basis of national origin. The investigation comes in the wake of a first-year Israeli student being accosted by pro-Palestinian protesters during a demonstration. The OCR will collect evidence and aims for a prompt resolution of the complaint. University presidents from Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania are also set to testify before Congress on the issue of antisemitism on campuses.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #education #harvard-university

discrimination2 years ago•4 min saved

Jewish students file lawsuit against NYU for alleged campus antisemitism

Three Jewish students at New York University (NYU) have filed a lawsuit alleging that the university has failed to protect them from escalating antisemitism, which they claim has worsened since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. The students argue that NYU has created a hostile educational environment by allowing pervasive acts of hatred, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation against Jewish students. They accuse the university of deliberate indifference and selective enforcement of its own rules. NYU denies the allegations and states that it takes antisemitism seriously, investigates incidents, and refers violators to the student disciplinary office. The lawsuit demands measures to prevent antisemitism, termination of responsible administrators and faculty, and suspension or expulsion of students engaged in such conduct.

via ABC News|

#antisemitism #discrimination #lawsuit

education2 years ago•8 min saved

Rise in Student Lawsuits Against Universities Over Antisemitism Expected

A 2019 executive order signed by former President Donald Trump, which expanded the interpretation of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include "discrimination rooted in anti-Semitism," is expected to lead to a surge of student lawsuits against universities. Attorneys are meeting with students who claim their schools are failing to protect them from anti-Semitic or anti-Israel conduct. The order instructs federal officials to consider using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism, which has been criticized for potentially conflating criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism. Lawyers have reported an overwhelming number of calls from Jewish college students and their parents seeking representation in Title VI claims, while Muslim and pro-Palestinian students are also considering filing their own claims.

via NBC News|

#antisemitism #discrimination #education