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Justice Department and Education Department Withdraw Support for Grants to Hispanic-Serving Colleges
politics6 months ago

Justice Department and Education Department Withdraw Support for Grants to Hispanic-Serving Colleges

The Justice Department under the Trump administration announced it will not defend a longstanding grant program for Hispanic-serving colleges, claiming the program is unconstitutional as it provides racial advantages, leading to a legal challenge from Tennessee and a conservative group. The case questions the constitutionality of race-based funding for colleges with high Hispanic enrollment, amid broader debates over affirmative action and diversity policies.

Justice Department Declares Grants for Hispanic-Serving Colleges Unconstitutional
education6 months ago

Justice Department Declares Grants for Hispanic-Serving Colleges Unconstitutional

The U.S. Justice Department announced it will not defend a longstanding grant program for Hispanic-serving colleges, claiming the program's race-based criteria are unconstitutional, amid a lawsuit from Tennessee and a conservative legal group. This move follows a Supreme Court decision against affirmative action, raising questions about the future of such diversity initiatives. The program, created in 1998, provides funding to colleges with at least 25% Hispanic students, but critics argue it offers an unconstitutional racial advantage.