The Trump administration has launched investigations into how race is considered in admissions at three medical schools, escalating its pressure campaign against colleges and universities.
The Justice Department has opened the investigations into possible discrimination at the medical schools of Stanford University, Ohio State and the University of California, San Diego.
Through a series of investigations and executive actions, President Donald Trump has been increasing scrutiny of universities he decries as overrun by liberal influence.
The investigations were reported first by The New York Times.
The Justice Department is seeking documents related to the use or lack of use of race in evaluating applicants, as well as all applicant-level admissions data and any reviews by the school of admissions trends or outcomes by race.
The three medical schools have stated they are reviewing the notice from the Justice Department and are committed to fair processes in all of their programs and activities, including admissions.
