Rising Discrimination Investigations Target US Universities

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and San Diego State University (SDSU) are under investigation by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for alleged violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. The investigations are part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to address the rise in reports of discrimination and harassment on college campuses and in K-12 schools. Both universities have stated that they take allegations of discrimination seriously and will cooperate fully with the investigations. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona emphasized the importance of creating safe and inclusive educational environments free from hatred and discrimination.