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US government initiates probe into Duke University, alleges discrimination
The U.S. Education Department is investigating Duke University over allegations of race-based discrimination in law journal member selection.
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Reuters - Mon, 28, Jul 2025
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United States Department of Education logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. / REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
The U.S. Education Department said on July 28 its civil rights office initiated a probe into Duke University and the Duke Law Journal for allegations of race-related discrimination.
"This investigation is based on recent reporting alleging that Duke University discriminates on the bases of race, color, and/or national origin by using these factors to select law journal members," the Education Department said in a statement.
The administration of President Donald Trump sent a letter to the university's leadership alleging "the use of race preferences in Duke's hiring, admissions, and scholarship decisions."
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