DOJ Accuses OSU Med of Discriminating Against White, Asian Applicants
The Justice Department said Black applicants were admitted at higher rates than Asian applicants and threatened a lawsuit if Ohio State does not settle.
- On Wednesday, the United States Department of Justice accused Ohio State University College of Medicine of discriminating against White and Asian applicants in its 2023, 2024, and 2025 incoming classes.
- This investigation is part of the Trump administration's broader campaign to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, with the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division conducting more than 100 similar probes nationwide.
- Federal investigators allege the school used a "side door" admissions process and "holistic approach" to favor Black and Hispanic students; Black applicants had 7.7 times the odds of advancing to interviews as Asian applicants with similar credentials.
- Ohio State University "strongly disagrees with the findings," claiming full compliance with the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that restricted race-conscious admissions and stating it does not consider protected classes during admissions.
- Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated the DOJ seeks a voluntary resolution agreement to ensure legal compliance but will file suit if negotiations fail to address the allegedly unlawful practices.
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