Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemptions for private universities with DEI policies

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule and legislation aimed at stripping private colleges and universities of their tax-exempt status if they implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. Specifically, the measure targets institutions that provide targeted assistance to students based on their race.

According to the administration, the proposed policy is designed to ensure that universities remain equal and accessible to all students. Officials state that the measure seeks to bring an end to what they describe as "woke" campaigns that deliberately favor certain individuals over others based on their socioeconomic or racial backgrounds.