Trump Administration Holds George Mason University Accountable for Illegal Diversity Hiring Practices

Washington, D.C. – In a decisive move to uphold the rule of law and protect fair hiring practices, the Trump administration’s Education Department launched a civil rights investigation into George Mason University's employment policies. This probe targets the university’s alleged preference for diversity over merit, expanding the crackdown on unlawful racial favoritism in higher education.Is Diversity Mandated at the Expense of Merit?The complaint from multiple professors alleges that George Mason University's president, Gregory Washington, championed hiring guidelines that favor candidates based on their racial or ethnic background rather than qualifications. Specifically, these policies promoted “diversity cluster hire initiatives” and mandated...