Department of Justice Orders U.S. Law Schools to Halt DEI Admissions Practices

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered U.S. law schools to halt diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) admissions practices, citing discrimination concerns. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasizes President Trump's executive order for 'merit-based opportunity' and calls for the repeal of ABA's Standard 206. The ABA has suspended enforcement of the standard and is revising it. Bondi states that race-based preferences in admissions are illegal and urges law schools to comply with anti-DEI directive.

American Bar Association suspends DEI standard for law schools amid Trump administration actions

The American Bar Association (ABA) has voted to suspend its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standard for law schools due to recent actions by the Trump administration. Trump has threatened cuts in federal funding for institutions with DEI programs and issued executive orders targeting DEI in the federal government and private sector.