State of Washington

government

Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026

Timeline

Mar 12, 2026
Washington Files Lawsuit

AG Nick Brown sues to block the data collection mandate.
Feb 15, 2026
Federal Data Mandate Issued

Dept. of Education requires colleges to submit detailed demographic admission data.
Jan 20, 2025
Trump Administration Inauguration

Shift in Department of Education priorities toward 'merit-based' compliance.
Jun 29, 2023
SFFA v. Harvard Ruling

Supreme Court effectively ends race-conscious admission programs.

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Washington Sues Trump Dept. of Education Over College Demographic Data Mandate

The State of Washington has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Department of Education, challenging a new mandate that requires colleges to disclose granular admission data on race and sex. The legal challenge argues the federal demand constitutes regulatory overreach and violates student privacy protections.

Mar 12, 2026 2 sources