DOJ opens probe into prestigious college over alleged discrimination favoring minority students
The Department of Justice is probing whether the College of William & Mary's scholarships and programs favor racial minorities in violation of Title VI.
TL;DR
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the College of William & Mary for potential race-based scholarships and student benefits.
- The investigation centers on possible violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Specific programs under scrutiny include the W&M Scholars program, Martha L. Muguira Fellowship, Holmes Scholars program, Lemon Legal Scholars Program, and Reaching Back Scholarship.
- William & Mary stated its commitment to nondiscriminatory learning environments and compliance with laws.
- The DOJ has not reached conclusions and seeks voluntary compliance but may take formal action, including termination of federal funding.
- This investigation is part of a broader trend of the Trump administration targeting educational institutions over race-based admissions, scholarships, and diversity programs.