Dozens of schools face investigation by Trump administration, accused of 'racial preferences'
The University of Notre Dame was among the 45 schools accused of racial discrimination in its graduate program.
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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, ...
Crackdown on DEI: Trump admin targets 50+ universities over ‘race-based’ policies
The Trump administration has launched investigations into more than 50 universities over alleged racial discrimination, ...
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What is "Illegal DEI?" Key Takeaways for Employers in Light of Litigation and Guidance Issued by the Federal and State Governments
This alert will explore what the federal government may consider to be “illegal DEI” in light of legal challenges to President Trump’s ...
Congressman Chuck Edwards holds town hall in Asheville
Congressman Chuck Edwards is holding a town hall meeting in Asheville Thursday. Congressman Edwards, who represents Asheville ...
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Asheville, NC, changes Helene disaster recovery plan after federal criticism of ‘DEI criteria’
The city of Asheville changed language in a disaster recovery plan that was publicly criticized earlier this week by the leader of the Department of Housing and ...