Alito criticizes race-focused argument in important migrant protection case at the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Questions Racial Motivation in Deportation Policies This week, Justice Samuel Alito of the Supreme Court pushed back against claims that ending deportation protections for Haitian immigrants was racially driven. He prompted lawyers to clarify how such an argument holds when the policy applies to various immigrant groups. Alito, appointed by former President […]
Supreme Court Strikes Down Race-Focused Redistricting Plan in Louisiana
Supreme Court Voids Louisiana’s Redistricting Map The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Wednesday to invalidate Louisiana’s race-based redistricting map, determining that the state’s black-majority 2nd District violates constitutional principles. The conservative majority reached a 6-3 decision, labeling the map “an unconstitutional gerrymander.” However, they refrained from overturning Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Justice […]
LAUSD is under investigation for civil rights issues related to a race-focused student program.
An education watchdog agency is urging the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to look into the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). This request comes after allegations that LAUSD allocated millions of dollars to services that are exclusively available for Black students. The advocacy group claims that LAUSD initiated the Black Student Achievement […]
Chicago Bears GM labels the NFL’s race-focused hiring as ‘odd’ amid challenges with diversity and inclusion efforts
NFL’s Diversity Rule Raises Questions A unique NFL rule, which incentivizes teams for cultivating talent based on race, is making waves lately. Specifically, the rule known as the Rooney Rule, has left some Chicago Bears executives puzzled. They are looking for compensation after one of their staff members has moved to the Atlanta Falcons. Under […]
Over 30 Schools End Relationships with Race-Focused PhD Program After Trump’s Administration Takes Action
Universities Cut Ties with Discriminatory Organizations At least 31 universities have ended their partnerships with groups targeted by the Trump administration for alleged racial discrimination in doctoral programs. The Department of Education (ED) initiated an inquiry into 45 universities in March 2025, questioning their ties to “The Ph.D. Project,” which was accused of establishing eligibility […]
Education Department eliminates race-focused guidelines for doctoral degree funding established during the Biden administration.
Change in Education Department Policies WASHINGTON — The Education Department has decided not to enforce rules from the Biden administration concerning a federal grant initiative designed to boost the number of underrepresented doctoral students. The regulations for the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program had led to a lawsuit from the Wisconsin Institute for Law […]
DOJ files a lawsuit against Harvard for not releasing information on supposed race-focused admissions.
Department of Justice Sues Harvard University WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of hiding documents that would clarify whether the institution continues to discriminate based on race in its admissions process. This legal action comes nearly three years after the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that Harvard […]
Supreme Court appears ready to limit race-focused redistricting in a possible shift for elections
Supreme Court to Limit Race in Congressional Redistricting In a significant move Wednesday, six conservative justices on the Supreme Court indicated plans to limit the use of race in determining congressional district boundaries. This decision could have lasting effects on House elections for years to come. The Court reviewed a challenge from the Trump administration […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against Rhode Island schools regarding race-focused loan forgiveness program
Department of Justice Sues Rhode Island Schools Over Loan Forgiveness Program The Rhode Island Department of Education and the Providence Public School District are facing legal action from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding a student loan forgiveness program that is exclusively available to non-white teachers. Hal Hermeet K. Dillon, Assistant Director of the […]
NY cancels race-focused STEM program following Asian discrimination claims
New York has decided to eliminate its racially-based admissions policy for advanced STEM classes in middle and high schools after a lawsuit from Asian parents. This change came to light recently, revealing significant implications. The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) aims to assist around 11,000 students from 11th to 12th grade across 56 colleges […]