The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is launching an investigation into Duke University and the Duke Law Journal (DLJ) on Monday for allegedly violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
In July, the DLJ sparked controversy after reports emerged that confidential memos were sent to minority applicants, offering personalized advice on improving their personal statements, potentially giving them an advantage over other students.
In a letter to Duke University President Vincent Price, DHHS Secretary Robert Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized the importance of merit-based admissions, particularly in the field of medicine…