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Justice Department Probes Medical School Admissions for Racial Bias

3/27/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice, under U.S. President Donald Trump, is intensifying scrutiny of medical school admissions.
The department is investigating Stanford University, Ohio State University, and the University of California, San Diego.
The Justice Department has requested extensive data, including applicant demographics and internal communications regarding diversity initiatives, due by April 24, 2026.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized the focus on potential race discrimination in admissions.

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The U.S. Department of Justice, under U.S. President Donald Trump, is intensifying scrutiny of medical school admissions.
The department is investigating Stanford University, Ohio State University, and the University of California, San Diego.
The Justice Department has requested extensive data, including applicant demographics and internal communications regarding diversity initiatives, due by April 24, 2026.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon emphasized the focus on potential race discrimination in admissions.