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Justice Department Launches Title VI Investigation into DEI Programs at Arizona State University
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it launched an investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at Arizona State University (ASU). Recent viral videos indicating ASU denied equal treatment to students based on race, color, or national origin — while attempting to hide its discriminatory practices from federal scrutiny — prompted the investigation.
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According to U.S. Department of Justice’s source item, Justice Department Launches Title VI Investigation into DEI Programs at Arizona State University, The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced today that it launched an investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at Arizona State University (ASU). Recent viral videos indicating ASU denied equal treatment to students based on race, color, or national origin — while attempting to hide its discriminatory practices from federal scrutiny — prompted the investigation.
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- Justice Department Launches Title VI Investigation into DEI Programs at Arizona State UniversityU.S. Department of Justice - 2026-06-03T12:00:00+00:00
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