Trump’s HUD investigates claims of racially-based dormitories at two prominent universities
Trump Administration Investigates University Dormitory Programs The Trump administration has initiated a civil rights investigation into the University of Connecticut and the University of Minnesota, prompted by complaints that their dormitory programs may be funneling students into campus housing based on race. An accusation from the Equal Protection Project, which was obtained, claims that UConn […]
Trump administration cautions that racially-based dormitories at colleges breach federal law: ‘Neo-segregation’
HUD’s Warning on Race-Based Housing in Universities The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a statement on Tuesday, cautioning that race-based “affinity housing” infringes upon federal anti-discrimination laws. They encouraged universities to prevent the establishment of racially segregated living spaces. In a “Dear Colleague” letter, HUD noted that institutions supporting this “disturbing trend” […]