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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's Race Data Demands

4/4/2026

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Trump Administration Restricted

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. President Donald Trump administration cannot compel public universities in 17 states to provide extensive race-related admissions data.
Democratic attorneys general from 17 states sued the Department of Education over a data request tied to ending affirmative action.
The Justice Department sues Idaho for refusing to share sensitive voter data, while Idaho officials say they are protecting personal information.

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California Sues Trump

A coalition of 22 Democratic-led states, led by California, sued the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for violating a court order by sharing Medicaid data with ICE.
The states say the injunction bans disclosure of personal data for lawful permanent residents and could deter Medicaid enrollment.
Legal experts say the Department of Health and Human Services may have shared more information than allowed, complicating compliance with the order.

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Trump Administration Restricted

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. President Donald Trump administration cannot compel public universities in 17 states to provide extensive race-related admissions data.
Democratic attorneys general from 17 states sued the Department of Education over a data request tied to ending affirmative action.
The Justice Department sues Idaho for refusing to share sensitive voter data, while Idaho officials say they are protecting personal information.

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