Higher Education Institutions

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Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026

Timeline

  1. Legal Challenge

    A coalition of states files a lawsuit to block the data collection mandate.

  2. Lawsuit Filed

    17 states sue to block the implementation of the new data requirements.

  3. Mandate Issued

    Department of Education issues new data collection requirements for colleges.

  4. Policy Announcement

    The Trump administration announces a mandatory race data collection policy for colleges.

  5. Administration Shift

    Trump administration takes office with a focus on auditing DEI initiatives.

  6. SCOTUS Ruling

    Supreme Court ends race-conscious admissions in higher education.

  7. SCOTUS Ruling

    The Supreme Court restricts race-conscious admissions in SFFA v. Harvard.

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States Challenge Federal Mandate on Collegiate Race Data Collection

A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block a new federal policy requiring colleges and universities to collect and report granular race data. The legal challenge argues the mandate represents federal overreach and poses significant privacy risks to students.

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17 States Sue Over Federal Mandate for College Race and DEI Data

A coalition of 17 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging new Department of Education requirements for collecting student race and DEI data. The legal battle centers on federal overreach and the administrative burden placed on higher education institutions.

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