ST. LOUIS - A conservative nonprofit group has asked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the Washington University School of Medicine over Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices.

On Sept. 15, 2025, the America First Legal Foundation sent a letter to U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon. The letter alleges that WashU Med has engaged in systemic discrimination based on race, sex, ethnicity, and national origin through DEI initiatives.

The letter further describes the medical school as a "DEI indoctrination training camp."

The AFL accuses WashU of embedding discriminatory practices within its medical school framework, claiming DEI practices are affecting admissions, scholarships, faculty hiring, curricula and residency programs. The letter alleges tha

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