The nation will leave the organization at the end of December 2026. The U.S. State Department announced this past week that the United States will be withdrawing from…
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Columbia Pays $221 Million to Settle with President’s Administration
The government dismissed its lawsuit alleging violation of anti-discrimination laws. Columbia University announced last week that it has agreed to pay President Trump’s administration $221 million to settle…
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Education Department Investigates George Mason University’s Hiring Practices
Education Department reviews alleged use of race-based employment policies under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights…
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Supreme Court Lift Injunction Against Education Department Layoffs
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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HHS Civil Rights Office Investigates Minnesota Over Title IX Violations
Federal officials review the state allowing a male athlete to compete in the girls’ softball championship. The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights…
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Second Lady Promotes Summer Reading Challenge
She speaks of the dropping literacy rate which worsened further during the COVID pandemic. Second Lady Usha Vance recently discussed the Summer Reading Challenge she is promoting to…
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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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