Tennessee filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education to eliminate traditional requirements for designating Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) that qualify for federal grant funding. The state argues that the criteria, which require at least 25% Hispanic enrollment, discriminate against institutions that serve Hispanic and low-income students but do not meet this threshold. The lawsuit, supported by Students for Fair Admissions, claims that this situation creates an "unconstitutional dilemma" for Tennessee institutions trying to expand Hispanic enrollment while adhering to legal restrictions on race-based admissions.
"Funds should help needy students regardless of their immutable traits, and the denial of those funds harms students of all races," the lawsuit reads.
The plaintiffs argue it's unconstitutional and discriminatory for the Education Department to designate grants for Hispanic-serving institutions, defined as colleges and universities where at least a quarter of students are Hispanic.
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