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Supreme Court Weighs Eliminating Higher Burden of Proof in Majority Group Discrimination Cases

The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to eliminate the requirement for members of majority groups to prove additional "background circumstances" when filing workplace discrimination lawsuits, potentially impacting future discrimination cases and diversity initiatives, as seen in the case of Marlean Ames ...

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Legacy Admissions Decline Amidst Growing Scrutiny

A new report from Education Reform Now reveals that legacy admissions are declining sharply, with only 24% of four-year colleges considering it in 2025, down from 49% in 2015; five states have banned the practice, and public and expert disapproval is widespread.

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Education Department Broadens Ban on Race-Conscious College Policies

The U.S. Department of Education warned colleges they risk losing federal funding if race is considered in any campus policy, citing the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University; compliance assessments begin within 14 days.

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Education Department Threatens Funding Cuts Over Race-Based Decisions

The Department of Education threatened to cut federal funding to schools considering race in student life, citing a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action; this broad interpretation impacts all education levels and is expected to face legal challenges.

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Google Scraps DEI Hiring Goals Amid Broader Tech Industry Shift

Google has ended its goal of hiring more employees from underrepresented groups and is reviewing its DEI programs, following a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action and pressure from conservative groups, mirroring similar actions by other tech companies like Meta and Amazon.

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WVU Shuts Down DEI Office Amidst State-Level Crackdown

West Virginia University closed its DEI office following Governor Morrisey's executive order, which prohibits state-funded entities from using resources for DEI activities, citing constitutional conflicts; this action is part of a broader national trend.

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Federal Mandate to Eliminate Diversity Programs Sparks Controversy

The Department of Education mandated the elimination of all race-based diversity programs in federally funded schools by the end of the month, or face funding cuts, prompting confusion and potential legal challenges due to the directive's vagueness and broad scope.

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University of San Diego Faces Title VI Lawsuit Over Race-Based Scholarships

The Equal Protection Project filed a complaint against the University of San Diego for allegedly violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through six race-based scholarship programs, potentially jeopardizing USD's federal funding and setting a precedent for similar institutions.

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Education Department Threatens Funding Over Race-Conscious Policies

The Department of Education, under the Trump administration, threatened to defund any institution considering race in student life following the Supreme Court's decision against affirmative action, potentially affecting admissions, financial aid, and campus life, and sparking legal challenges.

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US Corporations Roll Back DEI Programs After Trump Executive Orders

Following President Trump's executive orders, major US corporations, particularly in finance and tech, are significantly altering or eliminating their DEI programs, prompted by legal challenges and a broader conservative backlash against affirmative action, creating varied impacts in the US and UK.

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Lawsuit Accuses UC of Racial Discrimination in Undergraduate Admissions

Students Against Racial Discrimination filed a federal lawsuit against the University of California, alleging racial discrimination in undergraduate admissions by favoring Black and Latino students over Asian American and white applicants, violating state law and the 14th Amendment's equal protectio...

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Trump's Executive Orders Target DEI Initiatives

President Trump issued executive orders to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government and its contractors, citing concerns over fairness and cost; Florida and Texas have taken similar actions, generating debate on equity versus equality.

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