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Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- The dean of Yale Law School, Cristina M. Rodríguez, and some faculty members are opposing a potential settlement between Yale University and the Trump administration, fearing it could undermine the school's independence and reputation.
- They argue that the Trump administration cannot be trusted and have considered whether the law school could be excluded from any settlement with the federal government.
- Yale's leadership is continuing negotiations, reportedly concerned that a deal may be necessary to maintain federal funding for the university.
- The Justice Department is investigating Yale’s admissions practices across undergraduate, medical, and law schools, with allegations of illegal discrimination already made against the medical school.
- Some at Yale oppose settling before any formal accusations or findings against the law school, emphasizing the importance of contesting potential claims before reaching an agreement.
