Trump administration puts colleges on notice in new DOJ memo: End DEI programs or risk losing federal funds

The Trump administration intensifies its attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives by threatening to withhold federal funding from institutions with DEI-focused programs. The DOJ memo outlines restrictions on scholarships, programs targeting specific groups, and partnerships with DEI organizations. Colleges now face a dilemma: scale back DEI or risk losing crucial federal funds, impacting diversity in higher education.