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DOJ Investigates Ohio State for Racial Discrimination in Admissions

3/28/2026

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DOJ Investigates Ohio State

The U.S. Department of Justice investigates Ohio State University College of Medicine for potential racial discrimination in admissions.
The investigation is under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
The DOJ has requested admissions data from 2019 to 2026, including test scores and demographics.
Ohio State says it complies and will respond by April 24, and Stanford University and the University of California, San Diego, face similar investigations.

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Historical Context

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, aimed to eliminate discrimination in various sectors, including education. Title VI prohibits discrimination in federally funded programs, impacting institutions like Ohio State University. Ongoing Department of Justice investigations into admissions practices reflect the continuing struggle for equity in education, potentially leading to significant reforms in civil rights protections.

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DOJ Investigates Ohio State

The U.S. Department of Justice investigates Ohio State University College of Medicine for potential racial discrimination in admissions.
The investigation is under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
The DOJ has requested admissions data from 2019 to 2026, including test scores and demographics.
Ohio State says it complies and will respond by April 24, and Stanford University and the University of California, San Diego, face similar investigations.

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