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Trump Urges Colleges to Align with Race Policy Ruling

8/10/2025

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Trump Targets College Admissions

President Trump is pushing colleges to report admissions data to align with a Supreme Court ruling that challenges race-conscious policies, aiming to transform higher education. Simultaneously, the administration is pursuing a $1 billion settlement from UCLA for alleged civil rights violations, amplifying the examination of university practices and their impact on equity.

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Trump Demands UCLA Funds

The Trump administration is demanding a staggering $1 billion from UCLA, alleging civil rights violations tied to antisemitism. This move comes on the heels of a suspension of $584 million in federal grants. Amid growing scrutiny and a recent settlement with Jewish students over campus protests, UCLA is now evaluating the Department of Justice's notice.

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Historical Context

The 1978 Supreme Court ruling in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke established affirmative action in college admissions, allowing race to be considered. In 2025, the Trump administration intensified scrutiny on universities like Columbia for alleged civil rights violations, freezing over $1 billion in federal funding and launching investigations into antisemitism, reflecting ongoing tensions in higher education regarding equity and discrimination.

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Trump Targets College Admissions

President Trump is pushing colleges to report admissions data to align with a Supreme Court ruling that challenges race-conscious policies, aiming to transform higher education. Simultaneously, the administration is pursuing a $1 billion settlement from UCLA for alleged civil rights violations, amplifying the examination of university practices and their impact on equity.

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