US universities face political and legal pressure over diversity policies

The Trump administration is intensifying federal scrutiny of higher education institutions, signalling a broader political effort to challenge diversity and inclusion initiatives. Prestigious universities such as UVA, Duke, Columbia, and Brown are now under pressure as the Department of Justice deploys legal tactics to contest race-conscious policies in admissions, financial aid, and faculty hiring.

This aggressive push reframes affirmative action and DEI efforts as “discriminatory,” fuelling a legal and cultural shift that could redefine long-standing approaches to campus diversity. The implications extend beyond higher education—K–12 institutions may soon find themselves caught in similar legal and political crossfires.

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