The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division announced Wednesday it launched an investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Arizona State University.
DOJ officials said recent viral videos indicating ASU denied equal treatment to students based on race, color or national origin — while attempting to hide its discriminatory practices from federal scrutiny — prompted the investigation.
“No student should be denied access to opportunities or resources because of race, color or national origin,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.
