AIM Findings Draw Scrutiny as DOJ Investigates Arizona State University, The Arizona Republic Reports
June 3, 2026
Justice Department opens investigation into ASU over DEI claims
Helen Rummel , Arizona Republic, Updated June 3, 2026, 4:54 p.m. MT
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a new civil rights investigation into Arizona State University, citing what it described as viral videos alleging students were treated differently based on race.
The referenced videos were not provided on June 3 about Title VI investigation, and federal officials said they had not reached any conclusions.The federal agency said its investigation will “examine whether ASU subjects its students to illegal discrimination through its DEI policies in admissions, recruitment, scholarships, tutoring, and the provision of educational support.”