Federal Investigation Launched into Harvard's Legacy Admissions
The Education Department has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's admissions preferences for the relatives of alumni and donors, following a complaint filed by three groups. The complaint argues that Harvard's practice of legacy admissions discriminates against Black, Hispanic, and Asian applicants in favor of wealthy, less qualified students. The Biden administration's move comes after the Supreme Court's decision limiting affirmative action. Harvard stated that it is already reviewing its admissions practices to ensure compliance with the law and remains dedicated to encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to apply.