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Education Department, Sue Trump and district of Columbia

Parents sue over Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights layoffs: ‘Abdicated its responsibility’

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed Friday claim the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights cannot fulfill its mandated duties after nearly half the department’s staff was laid off this week, as President Donald Trump moves to shut down the agency entirely.

ProPublica on MSN · 13h

Parents Sue Trump Administration for Allegedly Sabotaging Education Department’s Civil Rights Division

The lawsuit claims that decimating the agency’s Office for Civil Rights will leave it unable to address issues of discrimination at school — violating the equal protection clause of the Fifth Amendment.

The New York Times · 4h

Education Department Sued Over Cuts to Civil Rights Office

A new lawsuit argues that recent layoffs undermine the office’s ability to investigate complaints of discrimination from all students, not just those aligned with President Trump’s agenda.

Dozens of schools face investigation by Trump administration

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 5h

The Trump administration is investigating Rutgers and other colleges for alleged racial discrimination

The new investigations come as President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking to end DEI programs at schools nationwide, while also laying off education department employees.

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

Dozens of schools face investigation by Trump administration, accused of 'racial preferences'

The latest investigation follows a letter from the Department’s Office for Civil Rights last month ordering schools to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts or risk losing

Washington Examiner · 17h

Trump Education Department investigates 45 colleges over ‘race-based’ programs

The schools may be violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by partnering with an organization that gives doctoral students insight toward obtaining a Ph.D. but limits eligibility based on race.

Feds Investigate University of Oregon

KTVX Salt Lake City on MSN · 2h

U of U one of 45 universities under federal investigation for ‘race-exclusionary practices’

The University of Utah is one of 45 universities under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights for alleged “race-exclusionary practices” in

The Texas Tribune · 7h

University of North Texas and Rice University under federal investigation for “race-exclusionary practices”

The Texas universities are among dozens accused of violating the law by partnering with a group that had sought to increase diversity in graduate programs.

Axios · 5h

Feds probe alleged "race-exclusionary practices" at UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is one of 45 schools under investigation over allegations that they participated in "race-exclusionary practices" in their graduate programs, the Department of Education said Friday. Why it matters: It's the latest attempt by the Trump administration to crack down on diversity,

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An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political priorities

Under Trump, the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights is taking a frontline role in his political battles.

US education department investigates OU-Tulsa medical school for 'race-based scholarships'

The federal office is investigating the Oklahoma school for for alleged "race-based scholarships and race-based segregation." ...

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Education Dept launches widespread civil rights probe: A look at what the agency does as Trump eyes shutdown

The Education Department deals with managing loans, financial aid and some funding, but does not develop curriculum or accredit schools.

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The Latest: Education Department guts its civil rights office

President Donald Trump openly challenged U.S. allies on Wednesday by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to ...

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Education Dept. layoffs cut half the staff investigating campus antisemitism

Experts say the Office for Civil Rights, which probes discrimination at K-12 schools and universities, may have to change ...

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Feds send civil rights letters to USF, University of Tampa

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act bars schools that receive federal money from discriminating on the basis of race, color and ...

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Department of Education sends letters to 60 institutions under investigation for antisemitic discrimination & harassment

(WBNG) -- On Monday, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights sent letters to 60 universities under ...

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