Indiana Probes Notre Dame Over DEI, Nonprofit Status

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated an investigation into the University of Notre Dame's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies for potential violations of state and federal civil rights laws and the university's nonprofit status. Rokita has demanded thousands of documents from Notre Dame and explicitly warned that the university's nonprofit status could be at risk if violations are discovered. The inquiry centers on Notre Dame's 2033 Strategic Framework and concerns about whether the university's efforts to boost representation of underrepresented groups and hold multicultural ceremonies may constitute unlawful racial discrimination. Notre Dame has denied any unlawful discrimination, stating its commitment to non-discrimination and to reflecting the global and multicultural nature of the Catholic Church. The university must respond by June 9, 2025. The investigation comes amid ongoing scrutiny from both state and federal authorities regarding DEI initiatives.