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Alumni ‘Deeply’ Concerned Over Alleged Systemic Discrimination at Cornell University

A federal civil rights complaint against Cornell University alleged systemic discrimination in hiring, scholarships, and policies driven by DEI mandates.
Alumni ‘Deeply’ Concerned Over Alleged Systemic Discrimination at Cornell University
An entrance sign to Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., on Sept. 1, 2019. Amy Lutz/Shutterstock
Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
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The Cornell Free Speech Alliance (CFSA) has issued a statement about what it calls “deeply concerning allegations” against Cornell University outlined in a federal civil rights complaint filed on June 26 by the America First Policy Institute (AFPI).

In that complaint, AFPI requests a federal investigation into Cornell University, alleging that the Ivy League institution illegally hired, promoted, and issued scholarships based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) metrics.

Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
Scottie Barnes writes breaking news and investigative pieces for The Epoch Times from the Pacific Northwest. She has a background in researching the implications of public policy and emerging technologies on areas ranging from homeland security and national defense to forestry and urban planning.