DOJ accuses Yale of discriminating against Asian, white students with ‘race-based admissions program’
The Justice Department has accused Yale University of illegally considering race in its medical school admissions. This allegation follows a similar case involving UCLA and comes after a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action. Yale maintains that its admissions process is rigorous and fair, despite the DOJ's claims of racial discrimination.
- ▪The DOJ's investigation found that Black and Hispanic students have a higher chance of admission than white or Asian students at Yale's medical school.
- ▪Yale's recent class data showed that Black students had lower GPAs and test scores compared to their Asian and white counterparts.
- ▪The DOJ is seeking a voluntary resolution agreement with Yale and has the authority to take legal action if necessary.
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The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school — the second institution to face discrimination allegations by the federal agency this month.Recommended Video In a letter to a lawyer for Yale, Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights, said a DOJ investigation found that Black and Hispanic students have a much higher chance of admission to the medical school than white or Asian students, despite having lower grade-point averages and lower test scores. “Yale has continued its race-based admissions program despite the Supreme Court and the public’s clear mandate for reform,” Dhillon said in a statement.
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