Trump Administration Launches Civil Rights Probes into UConn, University of Minnesota Over Alleged Race-Based Dorm Programs

Summary

The Trump administration has initiated civil rights investigations into the University of Connecticut and the University of Minnesota following complaints that their race-based dorm programs may violate federal laws. The complaints, filed by the Equal Protection Project, allege that these programs steer students into housing based on race, which the universities deny, stating their programs are open to all.