Justice Department Scrutinizes George Mason Faculty’s Diversity Stance

The Faculty Senate at George Mason University in Virginia adopted a resolution supporting the school’s president and his work related to diversity. The Justice Department says it will investigate.

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In Virginia, the Attack on University Presidents Widens

Gregory Washington, the first Black president of George Mason University, is under fire for his promotion of campus diversity.

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Judge Sentences Ex-Officer in Breonna Taylor Raid to Nearly 3 Years in Prison

The sentence was a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration, which had requested he serve only one day behind bars.

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Justice Dept. Asks for 1-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Raid

The move was a stunning reversal of Biden-era efforts to address racial disparities in local law enforcement.

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Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into University of California Hiring Practices

The Trump administration has targeted the state system as part of its broad effort to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and programs.

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Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past

Louisiana officials want to overturn the remaining federal desegregation orders in their state. They may find allies in the Trump administration.

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Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past

Louisiana officials want to overturn the remaining federal desegregation orders in their state. They may find allies in the Trump administration.

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How Dartmouth Has Avoided Trump’s Retribution So Far

Dartmouth College is not on the Trump administration’s target lists and its funding remains intact, unlike the rest of its peers. Its president may be why.

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Trump Recasts Mission of Justice Dept.’s Civil Rights Office, Prompting ‘Exodus’

Hundreds of lawyers and other staff members are fleeing the arm of the agency that defends constitutional rights, which appointees intend to reshape to enact President Trump’s agenda.

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Justice Dept. Pushes Trump’s Agenda on Religion, Sports and Antisemitism

The head of the division directed its staff to focus on enforcing edicts on transgender women in sports and other issues, shifting from its founding purpose of fighting race-based discrimination.

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