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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump administration puts colleges on notice in new DOJ memo: End DEI programs or risk losing federal funds
President Donald Trump (File Photo) In a sweeping new move, the Trump administration has escalated its efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across U.S. institutions. A memo released Wednesday by the Department of Justice (DOJ) warns that recipients of federal funding including schools, colleges, universities, and nonprofits, could lose their funding if they continue to run DEI-focused programs. The memo outlines specific restrictions, signalling a major policy shift that could significantly impact how U.S. campuses support diversity-related initiatives. What the DOJ memo says The Justice Department memo provides detailed examples of what kinds of DEI-linked efforts are now considered noncompliant with federal civil rights law if they use federal funds. These include: Scholarships and grants that prioritise 'underserved geographic areas' or 'first-generation students,' if those categories are selected with the intent of increasing participation among specific racial or sex-based groups. Programs targeting low-income students, which must now apply uniformly without consideration of racial or gender outcomes. Partnerships with third-party DEI organisations using federal funds, which are now discouraged or outright prohibited. Instead, institutions are urged to adopt neutral criteria such as academic merit or financial need, without considering demographic characteristics or outcomes. Who is impacted This new guidance affects a wide range of entities that receive federal funds, including: Public and private universities K–12 school districts Nonprofit research and education institutions Private contractors doing government work Many of these organisations have long relied on DEI frameworks to ensure fair representation and support for historically marginalised groups, including women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, and people with disabilities. Now, such frameworks are under threat. A sharp turn in federal education policy This DOJ memo is the clearest sign yet of the Trump administration's intent to erase DEI from publicly funded spaces. Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has: Canceled executive branch DEI offices and programs Fired officials involved in diversity initiatives Threatened funding to schools over protests, environmental policies, and transgender protections The new memo adds legal pressure, making it harder for institutions to maintain inclusive programming while remaining eligible for federal support. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The World's Oldest Living Actors. Reportingly Undo What colleges may do next Colleges now face urgent questions: Should they eliminate DEI programs that are federally funded? Can diversity goals be reframed in race- or gender-neutral terms? How will student services and campus climate change? Some institutions may choose to self-audit or rebrand existing programs to avoid legal challenges. Others may pursue legal action, arguing that the DOJ's interpretation misapplies civil rights law. Meanwhile, DEI departments, training programs, and scholarships tied to identity-based goals face an uncertain future. The bigger picture This development comes amid a broader national reckoning over affirmative action, campus speech, and federal oversight of education. Following the Supreme Court's 2023 decision striking down race-conscious college admissions, many universities have been reevaluating how they address diversity and inclusion. The DOJ memo accelerates that reevaluation — replacing encouragement with enforcement. Trump's latest directive puts colleges at a crossroads: scale back DEI programs or risk losing crucial federal funds. As campuses navigate this shift, the future of diversity and inclusion in American higher education hangs in the balance. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Fox News
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump gets big boost in push to remove criminal illegal immigrants and more top headlines
1. Trump gets boost removing illegal immigrants. 2. Musk responds amid threatens to DOGE. 3. Search intensifies as plane vanishes. 'BOUTIQUE' PARTY – Fetterman says Democratic Party brand is 'toxic' thanks to constant 'shaming and scolding.' Continue reading … 'HIGHLY DANGEROUS' – Suspected Venezuelan gang members first to arrive at Gitmo. Continue reading … FEELING THE FALLOUT – Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds could testify in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's trial. Continue reading … FIERCE CRITICISM – Rep Crockett slammed for 'misogynistic' response to Trump executive order. Continue reading … -- HOT ON THE TRAIL – Sheriff launches bid for one of the most fiercely contested political battles of 2026. Continue reading … 'DISTURBING' – USAID whistleblower fumes at Biden-era agency funding DEI events all over the world. Continue reading … HIGH STAKES – John Fetterman reveals how he'll vote on Trump's Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. nominations. Continue reading … HEADING OVERSEAS – Rubio to visit Middle East for second trip as secretary of state after Trump suggests US takeover of Gaza. Continue reading … 'ARMOR UP' – School official urges blue state conservatives to 'fight harder than ever before.' Continue reading … COSTLY CHOICE – Wholesale giant doled out hundreds of thousands in DEI-linked bonuses. Continue reading … SANCTUARY STORM – AG Bondi blasts blue cities for choosing illegal aliens over the safety of their own citizens. Continue reading … 'I REFUSE...' – Dem lawmaker's shocking confession as she fears Trump's presidency. Continue reading … KATIE BRITT – Laken Riley Act was our first step in ending era of open borders – here's what's next. Continue reading … MAX PRIMORAC – How USAID went woke and destroyed itself. Continue reading … -- EXCLUSIVE LOOK – Inside elite SWAT team's final sprint to secure New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl. Continue reading … 'IT IS INSULTING' – Referees union pushes back against 'conspiracy theories.' Continue reading … DIGITAL NEWS QUIZ – Where did Rubio call out 'rank insubordination'? What's the golden pager? Take the quiz here … EATING RIGHT – Disease starts on your plate, cardiologist says — here's what to change. Continue reading … CAN'T SIT HERE – Sisters hatch devious plan to block off plane's middle seat. See video … VICTORIA COATES – Trump expected to speak with Panamanian president amid feud over canal. See video … DEREK MALTZ – DEA administrator vows to use 'all the tools' to fight back against cartels. See video … What's it looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading… Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Monday.
Fox News
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump gets big boost in effort to remove criminal illegal immigrants and more top headlines
1. Trump gets boost removing illegal immigrants. 2. Musk responds amid threatens to DOGE. 3. Search intensifies as plane vanishes. 'BOUTIQUE' PARTY – Fetterman says Democratic Party brand is 'toxic' thanks to constant 'shaming and scolding.' Continue reading … 'HIGHLY DANGEROUS' – Suspected Venezuelan gang members first to arrive at Gitmo. Continue reading … FEELING THE FALLOUT – Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds could testify in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's trial. Continue reading … FIERCE CRITICISM – Rep Crockett slammed for 'misogynistic' response to Trump executive order. Continue reading … -- HOT ON THE TRAIL – Sheriff launches bid for one of the most fiercely contested political battles of 2026. Continue reading … 'DISTURBING' – USAID whistleblower fumes at Biden-era agency funding DEI events all over the world. Continue reading … HIGH STAKES – John Fetterman reveals how he'll vote on Trump's Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. nominations. Continue reading … HEADING OVERSEAS – Rubio to visit Middle East for second trip as secretary of state after Trump suggests US takeover of Gaza. Continue reading … 'ARMOR UP' – School official urges blue state conservatives to 'fight harder than ever before.' Continue reading … COSTLY CHOICE – Wholesale giant doled out hundreds of thousands in DEI-linked bonuses. Continue reading … SANCTUARY STORM – AG Bondi blasts blue cities for choosing illegal aliens over the safety of their own citizens. Continue reading … 'I REFUSE...' – Dem lawmaker's shocking confession as she fears Trump's presidency. Continue reading … KATIE BRITT – Laken Riley Act was our first step in ending era of open borders – here's what's next. Continue reading … MAX PRIMORAC – How USAID went woke and destroyed itself. Continue reading … -- EXCLUSIVE LOOK – Inside elite SWAT team's final sprint to secure New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl. Continue reading … 'IT IS INSULTING' – Referees union pushes back against 'conspiracy theories.' Continue reading … DIGITAL NEWS QUIZ – Where did Rubio call out 'rank insubordination'? What's the golden pager? Take the quiz here … EATING RIGHT – Disease starts on your plate, cardiologist says — here's what to change. Continue reading … CAN'T SIT HERE – Sisters hatch devious plan to block off plane's middle seat. See video … VICTORIA COATES – Trump expected to speak with Panamanian president amid feud over canal. See video … DEREK MALTZ – DEA administrator vows to use 'all the tools' to fight back against cartels. See video … What's it looking like in your neighborhood? Continue reading… Thank you for making us your first choice in the morning! We'll see you in your inbox first thing Monday.
