Justice Department official posts social media photo revealing investigation into Ohio State

Key Points:

• The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, led by Harmeet Dhillon, has launched a Title VI compliance investigation into admissions policies at Ohio State University College of Medicine, requesting detailed applicant data by April 24.
• The investigation follows the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated affirmative action policies, and Ohio State recently closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion, affirming commitment to academic freedom and compliance with all legal regulations.
• Dhillon, a conservative activist appointed in April 2025, has focused her division on investigating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, recently targeting several universities including Stanford and UC San Diego for similar admissions reviews.
• Ohio State University stated it is fully compliant with admissions laws and will respond appropriately to the Justice Department's inquiry, while the broader scope of institutions under investigation remains unclear.
• The Civil Rights Division under Dhillon has shifted focus towards conservative causes, with notable actions including indictments related to a Minneapolis protest and efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives in higher education.