Trump Administration Investigates California Universities Over Alleged Admissions Violations

Attorney General Pam Bondi announces probes into Berkeley, Stanford, and UCLA as part of a broader effort to eliminate diversity-related criteria in admissions.

The Department of Justice is investigating California universities, including Berkeley, Stanford, and UCLA, for alleged violations of the administration's ban on diversity-related admissions policies.
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated the investigations aim to ensure compliance with the prohibition on using race, gender, or other diversity factors in admissions decisions.
The Trump administration has mandated that universities evaluate students solely on merit, eliminating diversity considerations in admissions processes.
This action follows earlier Department of Education investigations into approximately 50 universities for failing to end diversity policies as directed.
The campaign to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs reflects a broader ideological shift, with the administration arguing such initiatives promote division and inefficiency.