Pennsylvania med school faces civil rights claim over scholarships

A civil rights complaint has been filed against Thomas Jefferson University and its Sidney Kimmel Medical College, alleging that several scholarship programs unlawfully discriminate based on race, ethnicity, and national origin. The complaint, citing federal laws, argues that these programs, which prioritize or target certain racial or ethnic groups, violate civil rights statutes because the university receives federal funding. The Equal Protection Project is requesting investigations and remedial actions, including potential fines or termination of funding, to address these alleged violations.

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