# Trump Department of Education

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-12**: Washington Files Lawsuit — AG Nick Brown sues to block the data collection mandate.
- **2026-02-15**: Federal Data Mandate Issued — Dept. of Education requires colleges to submit detailed demographic admission data.
- **2025-01-20**: Trump Administration Inauguration — Shift in Department of Education priorities toward 'merit-based' compliance.
- **2023-06-29**: SFFA v. Harvard Ruling — Supreme Court effectively ends race-conscious admission programs.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Washington Sues Trump Dept. of Education Over College Demographic Data Mandate
2026-03-12 01:07:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/washington-lawsuit-trump-education-department-data-privacy

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