Trump Dept. of Education

government

Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026

Timeline

  1. Washington Files Suit

    AG Nick Brown sues to block the data collection mandate.

  2. Data Mandate Issued

    Dept. of Education demands detailed demographic data from higher ed institutions.

  3. Administration Change

    Trump administration takes office with a focus on dismantling DEI programs.

  4. SCOTUS Ruling

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

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Washington Sues Education Dept. Over Race and Sex Data Mandates

Washington State has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Department of Education, challenging a federal mandate that requires colleges to provide granular data on the race and sex of applicants. The legal action argues that these demands infringe on state sovereignty and could be used to dismantle diversity initiatives in higher education.

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