Federal Judge blocks much of White House Executive Order that banned federal funds for DEI programs

NPR — A federal judge on Friday largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that seek to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Some law schools drop ‘diversity’ from branding amid federal attacks on DEI programs

University of Minnesota Law pauses search for assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion

MPR NEWS — The University of Minnesota Law School is halting the hiring of a new assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion as President Donald Trump continues to crack down on DEI in federal programs.

Albany Law Black Law Student Association wins chapter of the year award

ALBANY LAW — Albany Law School’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has made history by winning the coveted Chapter of the Year award at the 57th Annual  Northeast Region, National Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) Convention held in Boston, MA, from February 5th to February 9th, 2025. 

UC Berkeley Law faculty respond to the US Department of Education letter on race and diversity

THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN — President Donald Trump’s administration has attempted to curb diversity initiatives in federally funded educational institutions — a move UC Berkeley professors have criticized on both legality and principle.

Penn State Dickinson Law students meet alumni at diversity mentorship networking night

PENN STATE — Penn State Dickinson Law held its Sixth Annual Diversity Mentorship Networking Night (DMNN) on January 29.

Republican state lawmakers target diversity, equity, and inclusion and tenure status at universities

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Even before Trump’s return, Republican legislators in some states were rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The campaign continues in current legislative sessions.

Democratic attorneys general defend diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as federal directives aim to dismantle them 

BLOOMBERG LAW — Many of the corporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs under Trump administration scrutiny are legal and reduce workplace bias and harassment, Democratic state attorneys general said in a guidance document.

Conservative advocacy groups call for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate ABA diversity programs

REUTERS —  A coalition of conservative legal groups on Monday asked the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate several of the American Bar Association’s diversity hiring programs, claiming they discriminate by giving priority to minority applicants and other underrepresented groups.

University responses to recent executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion differ 

NEW YORK TIMES — Some universities are scrubbing websites and canceling events to comply with executive orders targeting diversity efforts. Other schools are promising to resist.