The legal challenge continues to play out in lower courts. The Supreme Court issued an unsigned decision this past week setting aside a lower court ruling that blocked…
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Federal Agencies Warn Harvard Could Lose Accreditation Over Civil Rights Violations
Education and Health Departments cite violation of federal antidiscrimination laws, notify the accreditor of Harvard’s alleged noncompliance with Title VI. The U.S. Departments of Education and of Health…
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Education Department Refers Native American Mascot Ban to DOJ Civil Rights Office
New York State is accused of violating Title VI by banning Indigenous-themed mascots while allowing others tied to European heritage The U.S. Department of Education has referred the…
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Education Department Finds California Agencies in Violation of Title IX
The civil rights office announced the conclusion of an investigation into the state’s education department and interscholastic federation. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released…
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Education Secretary Celebrates 53rd Title IX Anniversary
The event took place in New Mexico with female athletes and advocates. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon participated in the “Her Game, Her Legacy” event in Santa Fe,…
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Verification Measures Launched to Stop Student Aid Fraud
The federal initiative seeks to block identity theft, protect taxpayer dollars, and support legitimate students and institutions. The U.S. Department of Education is launching a nationwide anti-fraud initiative…
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VA Budget to Rise Despite Broader Federal Cuts in 2026 Fiscal Plan
President Trump’s proposal includes a $5.4 billion increase for veterans’ programs while other domestic agencies face reductions. President Donald Trump’s preliminary 2026 budget plan includes a four percent…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Announces Harvard Not Eligible for New Federal Grants
Under federal law, entities engaged in racial discrimination are not allowed to receive taxpayer dollars. Education Secretary Linda McMahon sent a letter to Harvard this week informing university…
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DOJ Sues Maine Over Title IX Violations
The attorney general says, “No boy will be undressing in a girl’s locker room.” The Department of Justice filed suit against the state of Maine last month for…
Read MoreFederal Student Aid to Begin Collecting Student Loan Debts of 5 Million Americans
The education secretary announced the agency will start to collect debts from borrowers who defaulted before the pandemic on May 5th. The Department of Education announced last month…
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