Stop Trump’s Attack on Medical Schools

The Trump administration has launched a dangerous new attack on higher education — targeting top medical schools at Stanford University, The Ohio State University, and the University of California, San Diego in a sweeping crackdown on diversity and student access.

Federal officials are now demanding sensitive admissions data from these institutions as part of an investigation into programs that support students from marginalized backgrounds. This is not about fairness — it’s a coordinated effort to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and roll back progress in who gets access to higher education.

This moment is urgent. According to recent reporting, the administration is pressuring medical schools — including Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego—to turn over admissions data tied to race and diversity efforts, while expanding investigations into DEI programs nationwide. These attacks are deliberately targeting initiatives that help level the playing field for students who have historically been excluded from higher education.

Experts warn that dismantling these programs will reduce access to medical education and worsen inequities in our healthcare system. Diverse medical schools train doctors who better serve all communities — attacking these pipelines harms patients as well as students.

We demand immediate action before more damage is done. Congress must launch oversight hearings. Universities must stand firm and refuse to comply with unlawful demands.

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Stand up for students. Stand up for equity. Stop the assault on our universities now.