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Trump Administration Targets Duke University Over Racial Discrimination

7/31/2025

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Trump Administration Probes Duke

The Trump administration is probing Duke University for alleged racial discrimination in its hiring and admissions processes, putting over $100 million in federal funding at risk. Duke has just ten days to establish a "Merit and Civil Rights Committee" to tackle these serious allegations, part of a larger campaign against diversity initiatives in higher education.

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Duke Health Funding Freeze

Duke Health in North Carolina is grappling with over $100 million in frozen federal funding amid allegations of civil rights violations tied to its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Secretaries Kennedy and McMahon assert that these practices jeopardize patient care and medical integrity, urging Duke to address these concerns to regain access to vital funding.

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Historical Context

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 marked a pivotal moment in U.S. history, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This legislation empowered the federal government to withhold funding from institutions violating civil rights, impacting universities like Duke. Today, scrutiny over Duke's diversity initiatives reflects ongoing tensions surrounding civil rights, with federal officials threatening over $100 million in funding due to alleged violations.

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Trump Administration Probes Duke

The Trump administration is probing Duke University for alleged racial discrimination in its hiring and admissions processes, putting over $100 million in federal funding at risk. Duke has just ten days to establish a "Merit and Civil Rights Committee" to tackle these serious allegations, part of a larger campaign against diversity initiatives in higher education.

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