The U.S.Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced on Wednesday that it launched an investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices at Arizona State University (ASU) after it identified recent viral videos indicating the school denied equal treatment to students based on race, color or national origin.In a statement released by the DOJ, officials alleged the discrimination was carried out while the university was attempting to hide its practices from federal scrutiny, prompting the investigation."No student should be denied access to opportunities or resources because of race, color, or national origin," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K.
Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division."The United States is committed to keeping universities free of unlawful discrimination — especially when they try to hide illegal conduct to avoid oversight and compliance."Arizona State University alumnus Tarteel Alimam speaks as students gather at Alumni Lawn on the ASU Tempe Campus during a news conference about protests on campus on May 2, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz.
(Megan Mendoza/The Republic)TOP MEDICAL SCHOOL MOVED DEI OFFICE TO SECRET LOCATION AS IT TRIES TO 'EVADE ACCOUNTABILITY': LEGAL GROUPFederal law requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to open their doors to students on an equal basis, regardless of race, color or national origin.ASU is one of the nation’s largest universities and is a major recipient of federal funds.Students gather for a pro-Palestinian protest at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, on April 26, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.(Liliana Salgado/Reuters)The division’s investigation will examine whether ASU subjects its students to illegal discrimination through its DEI policies in admissions, recruitment, scholarships, tutoring and the provision of educational support, according to the DOJ.An ASU spokesperson told Fox News Digital the uni...