Departments of Justice, Education, and Health finalize settlement addressing discrimination concerns and research funding oversight. The Departments of Justice (DOJ), Education, and Health and Human Services (HHS) have…
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DOJ Charges Three Chinese Nationals in Biological-Material Smuggling Case
Federal investigators allege Chinese scholars tied to the University of Michigan lab attempted to bring undeclared biological samples into the U.S. Federal prosecutors have charged three research scholars…
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HHS Decertifies University of Miami’s Organ Procurement Organization
The organ recovery agency was found to have unsafe practices, was understaffed, and had poor training and paperwork errors. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is…
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White House Announces Continuation of Chinese Student Visa Policy
Official clarifies President Trump’s earlier comment, 600,000 visas will be granted over two years. The White House clarified President Donald Trump’s statement earlier in the week regarding the…
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Justice Department Finds GWU Violated Civil Rights Law
Federal investigation cites university’s failure to address antisemitic harassment and discrimination. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has determined that George Washington University (GWU) violated federal civil rights…
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Attorney General Prepares to Revoke Funding for Schools with DEI Policies
The measures would remove discriminatory guidelines that promote “underrepresented groups” and “safe spaces.” Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a memo directing agencies in President Donald Trump’s administration to…
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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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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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