Judge Pauses Trump Demand for Student Race Data in 17 States
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TL;DR
Trump administration can’t make colleges provide race-related data, judge rules Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions A federal judge on Friday halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren't considering race in admissions. The ruling from U.S. District Court Judge F.
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https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/trump-administration-cant-make-colleges-provide-racerelated-data-judge-rules-4597509
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