The recent directive from the Education Department's Office of Civil Rights has thrown colleges into chaos following the Supreme Court's 2023 decision to strike down affirmative action. The letter declares that any form of racial consideration in university functions—from admissions to hiring—is now illegal. Universities, grappling with the ambiguity of what these changes mean for their diversity initiatives, face a tight timeline to comply or risk losing funding. Legal experts express concerns that the guidance misinterprets the Supreme Court's intentions, indicating a backlash from educational institutions is imminent.
The Education Department's Office of Civil Rights declared that any consideration of race in university policies, including hiring and support, is now illegal due to the Supreme Court's ruling.
Universities are facing confusion and uncertainty as they navigate the implications of the new guidelines, with many unsure about what constitutes compliance under the lacking legal definitions.
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