**Discrimination Exposed: Yale's Admissions Policies Under Fire**
A federal civil rights complaint has been filed against Yale University, alleging that the prestigious institution has engaged in discriminatory practices within its admissions process.
This complaint, submitted by the Asian American Coalition for Education, claims that Yale has systematically used race, indirectly, to disadvantage Asian American applicants during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle.
Yukong Zhao, president of the coalition, asserted that compelling evidence points toward Yale unlawfully circumventing the spirit of the Supreme Court's ruling in *Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard,* which outlawed race-based considerations in college admissions.
The coalition is urging the federal government to investigate these admissions practices and, if necessary, suspend funding for Yale until it complies with federal laws prohibiting racial discrimination in education.
Zhao's remarks highlight a critical moment in the ongoing debate over race and merit in admissions.
While many other universities have reported increased enrollment of Asian American students following the Supreme Court decision, Yale's numbers tell a different story. The complaint states that Asian American enrollment declined by about 20%, falling from 30% in 2023 to just 24% in 2024.
This decline stands in stark contrast to reported increases in Asian enrollment at other elite institutions, such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which saw a rise of 15%, and Johns Hopkins University, which recorded a 43% increase.
The coalition's review of Yale’s admissions policies indicates that despite Yale's assurances that race would not be considered, there are signs that racial proxies are still being used.
The robust response from the Administration is bolstered by the Trump administration's previous guidance that emphasized treating all students equally, regardless of race, which aligns with the core principles of meritocracy and fairness that resonate deeply with many Americans.
Yale has not responded publicly to the allegations, raising concerns about transparency and accountability at such a renowned institution.
As this unfolding situation develops, it serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of maintaining fair admissions policies that do not discriminate on the basis of race.
The coalition remains vigilant in its fight against these perceived injustices, advocating for a higher standard of integrity within educational institutions that align with the values of inclusivity and equality for all.
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