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.
Key Points
- ABA votes to suspend DEI standard for law schools
- Trump administration threatens cuts in federal funding for DEI programs
- Executive orders target DEI in federal government and private sector
Pros
- Reviewing and potentially revising DEI standards to ensure compliance with the law
- Providing written guidance to law schools regarding DEI programs
Cons
- Suspension of DEI standard may impact efforts towards diversity, equity, and inclusion in law schools