Justice Department Probes Arizona State Over DEI, Possible Title VI Violations
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division opened a Title VI investigation into Arizona State University's diversity, equity and inclusion programs on June 3, 2026, to examine possible race-based discrimination in education.[1]
The probe will review whether ASU's admissions, recruitment, scholarships, tutoring and other educational supports discriminate based on race, color or national origin.[1] DOJ said the inquiry was prompted in part by recent viral videos that suggested ASU denied equal treatment and tried to hide its practices.[1]
DOJ said recent viral videos suggested ASU denied equal treatment and tried to hide its practices.[1] ASU has denied that it discriminates and said it complies with state and federal law.[1]
Civil Rights Division officials emphasized they have not reached any conclusions about whether ASU violated Title VI.[1]
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- On June 3, 2026, DOJ’s Civil Rights Division announced a Title VI investigation into Arizona State University’s DEI practices.
- The probe will review whether ASU’s admissions, recruitment, scholarships, tutoring and educational support discriminate based on race, color or national origin.
- DOJ said recent viral videos suggested ASU denied equal treatment and tried to hide its practices; ASU denies discrimination and says it follows state and federal law.
- Civil Rights Division officials stated they have not yet reached any conclusions about whether ASU violated Title VI.
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