Duke becomes latest target of Trump administration over race-related discrimination allegations

Published July 29, 2025 11:06am ET



The Trump administration is investigating Duke University over allegations that the school has violated the Civil Rights Act.

The Education Department and the Department of Health and Human Services said they will investigate whether Duke and its law journal violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

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