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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Weaponize civil rights law to ban inclusive practices

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What we know

This policy guidance directs all schools to stop any recognition of race or diversity in curriculum, programming, or activities.

Formal Name

Dear Colleague Letter SFFA v. Harvard

Status
Temporarily Blocked
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N/A

February 14, 2025

Anticipated Impact

This policy guidance incorrectly asserts that the 2023 Supreme Court opinion about race in college admissions prohibits all schools (pre-K through higher education) from any use of race in all aspects of "student, academic and campus life." This seemingly includes curriculum, affinity groups or programming (such as recognizing Black History Month), race-neutral programs, and initiatives aimed at improving diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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