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Education Department Investigates Scholarships for Undocumented Students

7/23/2025

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The U.S. Department of Education is probing several universities, including the University of Louisville and the University of Michigan, over claims they awarded scholarships solely to DACA or undocumented students. The Legal Insurrection Foundation argues this practice breaches Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which safeguards against discrimination based on national origin.

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The U.S. Department of Education is probing several universities, including the University of Louisville and the University of Michigan, over claims they awarded scholarships solely to DACA or undocumented students. The Legal Insurrection Foundation argues this practice breaches Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which safeguards against discrimination based on national origin.