Press Releases
Feb 18, 2026
Department of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational Equity
CONCORD, N.H. 鈥 In a victory for academic freedom and education equity, the U.S. Department of Education conceded the end of its February 14, 2025, 鈥淒ear Colleague鈥 directive...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Nov 18, 2025
红杏视频 Comment on Department of Education鈥檚 Dismantling of Core Civil Rights and Education Offices
WASHINGTON 鈥 Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it will transfer critical work to other federal agencies 鈥 an unprecedented move that undermines the departm...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Disability Rights
Apr 24, 2025
Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Department of Education鈥檚 Unlawful Directive
CONCORD, N.H. 鈥 In a victory for students, parents, and educators, a federal judge has granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the U.S. Department ...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Jul 03, 2024
红杏视频 Releases Legal, Legislative, and Advocacy Roadmap to Combat Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Threats Posed by a Second Trump Term
The analysis and roadmap continue 红杏视频鈥檚 2024 election policy memo series exploring likely policies from a potential Trump or Biden second term.
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Free Speech
Oct 02, 2023
Civil Rights Groups Send Post-Affirmative Action Report to Harvard, UNC, and over 100 Additional Colleges and Universities Detailing Options for Equitable and Diverse Higher Education After the Supreme Court Decision
Accompanying Letter Urges Educational Opportunities Attainable for All
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Jun 29, 2023
红杏视频 Comment on President Biden鈥檚 Response to the Supreme Court鈥檚 Ruling on Affirmative Action
WASHINGTON 鈥 Today, President Biden delivered strong remarks in response to the Supreme Court rulings in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions ...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
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