A recent Department of Justice report intensified worries among advocates for minority‑serving institutions (MSIs) by implying new legal and funding vulnerabilities after the Department of Education already curtailed competitive grant awards, according to coverage in University Business. The report raises questions about federal oversight and could influence agency decisions on grant eligibility and enforcement. MSI leaders say the combination of tightened competitive funding, heightened DOJ scrutiny, and shifting federal priorities threatens core research and student‑support programs at institutions that serve large shares of underrepresented students. Legal counsel and institutional advancement offices are advising MSIs to shore up compliance documentation, diversify revenue streams, and engage congressional and philanthropic allies to mitigate shortfalls.