Coast Guard ending race-based admissions for officer commissioning program under Trump DEI crackdown
The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer consider race in admissions for its officer commissioning program, aligning with the Trump administration's anti-diversity initiative. This decision aims to eliminate what officials describe as unconstitutional racial quotas. The Department of Homeland Security emphasized that opportunities should be based solely on merit.
- ▪The U.S. Coast Guard is ending race-based admissions for its officer commissioning program.
- ▪This move is part of the Trump administration's broader initiative to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
- ▪Officials argue that racial quotas violate the United States Constitution's equal protection requirements.
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Pete Hegseth Coast Guard ending race-based admissions for officer commissioning program under Trump DEI crackdown The College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative previously gave some preference to students from schools meeting racial quotas By Brie Stimson Fox News Published May 29, 2026 7:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Removing DEI from military schools is a ‘move towards meritocracy’: Attorney Constitutional attorney Mark Smith discusses the Department of Justice’s lawsuits alleging use of DEI at military schools on ‘Fox Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: The U.S.
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