A year-long inquiry by the federal authorities has uncovered “illegal” admissions practices that favor Black and Hispanic applicants The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused the Yale School of Medicine of illegally discriminating against White and Asian applicants, following a year-long inquiry into its admissions practices. The investigation comes as the administration of President Donald Trump has intensified scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies at federally funded institutions over the past year. The authorities have argued that universities which receive taxpayer money must comply with federal anti-discrimination laws.…