Federal cash for schools is now tied to strict rules about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The administration has sent a clear message: follow the law or risk losing funds. Schools and states have just 10 days to confirm they are complying with federal civil rights laws. This move is part of a broader effort to challenge DEI policies, givin...
A researcher from Georgetown University found himself in a tough spot. Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, was grabbed by immigration agents outside his Virginia home. They claimed his visa was no good anymore. Suri's lawyer, Hassan Ahmad, thinks this is all about his wife's Palestinian background and her right to speak her mind. Suri's wife, Mapheze Saleh, has been...
The U. S. Department of Education has launched a big investigation into 52 universities across 41 states. The claim is that these schools are using racial preferences and stereotypes in their education programs and activities. This is a big deal because it involves some of the most prestigious universities in the country, including Ivy League schools like Cornell and...
The Trump administration is facing a legal battle over its recent decision to fire a large number of civil rights investigators and lawyers from the Department of Education. This move has sparked concerns that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will be unable to handle complaints of discrimination in schools, potentially violating the equal protection clause of the Fi...
The recent actions by the Trump administration have sparked concern about the future of public education in the United States. A significant portion of the U. S. Department of Education's workforce has been dismissed. This move is part of a broader plan to shrink the department, despite lacking the legal authority to do so. The stated goal is to redirect funds toward...
The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been significantly impacted by recent layoffs. The layoffs have resulted in the closure of seven out of 12 regional offices and a loss of nearly half of its staff. This has left many concerned about the future of civil rights protections in schools. The OCR is responsible for ensuring that schools and coll...
The Department of Education has recently put 60 universities on notice. These schools are now under investigation for potential anti-Semitic discrimination and harassment on their campuses. The Office for Civil Rights sent out letters to these universities, warning them that they could face serious consequences if they don't uphold their obligations under Title VI of...
The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, traditionally focused on ensuring disability services in schools, has shifted gears under President Donald Trump. The office has paused thousands of ongoing cases to prioritize investigations aligned with the president’s political agenda. This shift has led to a significant backlog in cases involving students with d...
The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights has traditionally been a strong advocate for disability services in schools across America. However, under the current administration, its priorities have shifted dramatically. Instead of focusing on its core mission, the office has been redirected to align with the president's political agenda. This shift has led to...
The U. S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has sent out letters to 60 universities. These institutions are currently under investigation for failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment and discrimination. The letters serve as a warning that if these universities do not meet their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights...