Fox's Chaffetz calls for arrests over DEI at universities

Jason Chaffetz: “I'm glad they're pursuing this. I want to start seeing some arrests. I want to see some fines.”

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From the March 17, 2025, edition of Fox News' The Faulkner Focus

HARRIS FAULKNER (ANCHOR): One month ago, the Education Department issued a letter warning institutions to do away with DEI. It wants them to stop using race-based preferences in admissions, financial aid, hiring, training, and other areas. Now more than 50 universities across America are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination. 

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FAULKNER: You don't have to dumb things down for those of us with darker skin. We just need the opportunity. We don't need equity, which promises outcomes, we need equality, and that's what MLK was talking about. You're so right. Your last quick thought.

JASON CHAFFETZ (FOX NEWS CONTRIBUTOR): Well, I'm glad they're pursuing this. I want to start seeing some arrests. I want to see some fines. And I don't want them to continue to take money from somebody's wallet and give it to somebody else like these universities.