UVA and Justice Department Reach Agreement to Halt Trump-Era Civil Rights Probes

The United States Department of Justice reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to halt civil rights investigations initiated during Donald Trumps presidency, impacting diversity practices.

• In April, the United States Department of Justice began reviewing the University of Virginias admissions and financial aid processes under the Trump administrations scrutiny over diversity practices.
• The federal government of the United States accused the University of Virginias president of failing to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives deemed unlawful by Donald Trump.
• This agreement to pause investigations signifies a shift in policy under the current administration, affecting how welfare and discrimination matters are addressed in Virginias educational institutions.