The Justice Department escalated higher education admissions scrutiny into professional programs by requesting detailed applicant information from three medical schools. Investigations announced by civil rights leadership included Stanford University, Ohio State University, and the University of California, San Diego. The Department asked for years’ worth of admissions-related data, including test scores and applicant attributes tied to ZIP codes, alumni and donor relationships, dating back roughly seven years. Institutions acknowledged receipt of the requests; public statements emphasized compliance with applicable rules and commitments to fair processes. The reporting also indicates the requests include correspondence with admissions staff and pharmaceutical companies regarding DEI-linked issues, raising additional compliance burdens for admissions offices and sponsored research administrators.