The U.S. Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into Arizona State University over allegations that the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion work violates Title VI. DOJ said it will examine ASU policies covering admissions, recruitment, scholarships, tutoring, and educational support, after viral videos circulated by the conservative group Accuracy in Media. DOJ’s statement tied the inquiry to claims that ASU denied equal treatment based on race, color, or national origin and tried to hide discriminatory practices from federal scrutiny. ASU said it is in full compliance with federal law and does not discriminate in admissions. The investigation is part of a broader federal posture under the second Trump administration, in which DOJ has focused on enforcing Title VI through the lens of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 limits on race-conscious admissions. The report notes related targeting of multiple universities in conservative-stronghold states that have adopted DEI-related bans or restrictions. For campus compliance teams, the practical impact is immediate: investigative timelines, documentation requests, and potential funding consequences can collide with institutional enrollment and recruiting cycles—while the political attention around DEI compliance continues to intensify.