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Trump's Education Reform Targets 'Woke' Policies, Revokes Visas

3/24/2026

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Trump's Education Reform

In 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has pursued higher education reform, framing it as a battle against what he calls a 'woke' agenda.
He targets diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and threatens federal funding, aiming to influence university admissions and curricula.
His administration has revoked student visas for minor infractions and detained or deported students.
He criticized President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness efforts as politically motivated.

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California Challenges Trump

California has filed over 60 lawsuits against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump since his second term began.
A ruling allows a lawsuit by higher education groups to proceed, challenging the revocation of international student visas.
The judge called the State Department's policy arbitrary, highlighting the disruption to students.
Bonta says the state spent over $30 million and recovered $188 billion in withheld federal funds.

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Trump's Education Reform

In 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has pursued higher education reform, framing it as a battle against what he calls a 'woke' agenda.
He targets diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and threatens federal funding, aiming to influence university admissions and curricula.
His administration has revoked student visas for minor infractions and detained or deported students.
He criticized President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness efforts as politically motivated.

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