DOJ Investigations into California Universities for Affirmative Action Compliance

The DOJ under President Trump is investigating California universities to ensure compliance with a Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action. They aim to end illegal discrimination and promote merit-based opportunities. The investigations were prompted by concerns of racial quotas in admissions practices.

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.

University of Virginia's DEI Office Closure

The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors voted to close its diversity, equity, and inclusion office following President Trump's executive orders. Governor Glenn Youngkin supports this decision, emphasizing the importance of merit-based opportunities and ending illegal discrimination.

FTC Chair Slashes DEI Initiatives

Federal Trade Commission chair Andrew Ferguson slashed the agency's DEI initiatives, fulfilling President Trump's America First agenda. Ferguson deemed DEI illegal and racist, removing related materials and terminating the Diversity Council. He praised Trump's merit-based agenda and commitment to ending DEI programs in the federal government.

President Trump's Executive Actions on DEI Initiatives

President Trump's executive actions to end DEI initiatives in favor of a 'colorblind and merit-based' society are discussed by 'Outnumbered' panelists. Trump signed two EOs and issued a memo to dismantle DEI practices in federal agencies and contractors, aiming to restore merit-based opportunities and end racial preferences.

Rescinding Affirmative Action Policies

President Trump signed an executive order rescinding affirmative action policies and promoting a merit-based system in federal hiring practices, aiming to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the federal workforce and contracting.

End of legacy admissions at Virginia public institutions

Virginia Governor signed a bill ending legacy admissions at public institutions, giving an admissions advantage to students connected to alums or donors. Similar bans are in place in other states and private colleges.