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    Trump Admin: Funding Freeze on Universities Over Protests

    Trump Admin: Funding Freeze on Universities Over Protests

    The Trump administration froze funding to UCLA and other universities over pro-Palestinian protests and DEI policies. A court challenged the move as unconstitutional, citing ideological pressure.


    Trump Admin: Education Dept. Layoffs & Civil Rights Impact

    Trump Admin: Education Dept. Layoffs & Civil Rights Impact

    Trump administration's Education Department layoffs led to civil rights office closures & staff reductions. Courts intervened; workforce development shifted to Labor Department.


    UC Faculty Coalition Sues Trump Admin Over Academic Freedom

    UC Faculty Coalition Sues Trump Admin Over Academic Freedom

    California faculty coalition sues the Trump administration over alleged attacks on academic freedom at the University of California system and civil rights violations. Funding, data access, and transgender rights are at stake.


    George Mason Faces DEI Investigation: Civil Rights Concerns

    George Mason Faces DEI Investigation: Civil Rights Concerns

    George Mason University is under investigation by the Education Department for alleged illegal DEI policies, sparking concerns about race-based programs and potential discrimination. The investigation follows similar issues at the College of Virginia.