Justice Department says U.S. won’t defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional

The Trump administration has chosen not to defend a grant program for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, deeming it unconstitutional based on a lawsuit led by Tennessee and the group Students for Fair Admissions. This program, created to support colleges with significant Hispanic enrollment, faces challenges following a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action, raising concerns among educational institutions about funding equity.

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