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U.S. Attorney General Issues New Guidance on DEI Programs and Policies

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Attorney General issued a memorandum that “clarifies the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to programs or initiatives that may involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled...more

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An Unprecedented Semester: Higher Education Faces Challenges From Washington

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Running a college has never been an easy job. But as this academic year draws to a close, higher education is experiencing new challenges with potential long-lasting impacts....more

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DOJ’s Plan to Use the False Claims Act to Address Civil Rights Fraud

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According to a memorandum issued on May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) will use the False Claims Act as a tool to enforce federal civil rights laws. The new policy memo has serious potential implications for...more

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DOJ Announces Establishment of Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

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The US Department of Justice announced the establishment of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative on May 19, 2025, which will “utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient...more

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DOJ Announces Civil Rights Fraud Initiative: Department Will Seek To Use The False Claims Act To Enforce Civil Rights Laws Against...

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On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative within the Department of Justice to “utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against...more

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Executive Order on Accreditation and Injunctions of Dear Colleague Letter Impact DEI in Higher Education

A recent executive order attacks DEI accreditation standards as courts block enforcement of the Department of Education’s Dear Colleague Letter on race. On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14279 (EO)...more

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U.S. Department of Education’s ‘Dear Colleague’ Letter Prohibiting DEI and FAQs Document Challenged in Federal Court

On March 5, 2025, the National Education Association (NEA) and its New Hampshire affiliate (NEA-NH) sued the U.S. Department of Education, challenging a recently issued “Dear Colleague Letter” (DCL) that informed schools that...more

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U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on DEI Programs in Schools Receiving Federal Funds

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The legality of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) Programs has come under immense scrutiny beginning with the change in presidential administration. On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued executive order 14173...more

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U.S. Department of Education To Step Up Scrutiny of Any Educational Institution’s Programs Deemed “DEI”

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On February 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (the “Department”) issued a “Dear Colleague Letter” to “clarify and reaffirm” that schools, colleges and universities receiving “federal financial...more

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Trump on Education: DOE Targets DEI, Threatens Federal Funding

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On February 14, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Education (DOE) issued a “Dear Colleague” letter threatening the federal funding of any academic institution that considers race in any manner...more

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