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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Justice Department Sues Minnesota Over Tuition Benefits for Migrant Students
The lawsuit addresses the state law allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. President Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota last month over its law…
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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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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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Federal Judge Dismisses Columbia University Lawsuit Against Funding Cuts
She said that the professor and teacher unions lack legal standing. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil dismissed a lawsuit brought against President Trump’s administration by two university unions,…
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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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U.S. Announces Preliminary Trade Deal with China
Negotiators finalize terms but need approval from President Trump and President Xi. Negotiators from the United States and China announced Wednesday that they have finalized a framework for…
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