The Trump administration has launched civil rights investigations into the admissions policies of three major medical schools: Stanford University, Ohio State University, and the University of California in San Diego.
The Justice Department sent letters to the universities on Wednesday, informing them of the investigations and requesting detailed data by April 24 or risk losing federal funding.
The investigations focus on possible race discrimination in medical school admissions, with the government demanding applicant data, test scores, home ZIP codes, familial ties to alumni or donors, and internal messages about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Trump administration is taking a stricter approach, supported by executive orders and guidance from Attorney General Pam Bondi, and is expanding its reach by targeting medical schools directly.
The investigations are seen as part of a broader effort to change the political and racial balance in higher education, with President Trump believing many universities are against his conservative views.
