Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Washington Files Lawsuit
AG Nick Brown sues to block the data collection mandate.
Federal Data Mandate Issued
Dept. of Education requires colleges to submit detailed demographic admission data.
Trump Administration Inauguration
Shift in Department of Education priorities toward 'merit-based' compliance.
SFFA v. Harvard Ruling
Supreme Court effectively ends race-conscious admission programs.
The State of Washington has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Department of Education, challenging a new mandate that requires colleges to disclose granular admission data on race and sex. The legal challenge argues the federal demand constitutes regulatory overreach and violates student privacy protections.
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