Attorneys General Sue Over Trump's College Admissions Data Rule

0:00It's March 11th in Durham, let's get into the news. A group of 17 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit this week against the Trump administration policy. The rule requires colleges and universities to collect and report detailed data proving they are not using race in admissions decisions. This comes after President Trump ordered the change last August to promote transparency in higher education. The policy builds on a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that ended race-based affirmative action. While the court allowed students to discuss race in personal essays, the administration worry schools are finding other ways around the ban. Now, the Education Department wants data on applicants, admitted students, and enrollees broken down by race and sex, going back seven years. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell called the move unlawful and rushed, saying it in danger, student privacy, and could lead to unfair, fives or funding cuts for schools. She argues colleges cannot deliver accurate data on such short notice.

1:04Meanwhile, an Education Department spokesperson defended it, noting taxpayers invest over $100 billion yearly and deserve to know how. The money is used. The data collection expands an existing federal system called IPEDAs, with reports due by March 18th. Schools that fail to comply risk penalties under federal aid laws. This approach mirrors recent deals with universities, like Brown and Columbia, where they agree to share similar admission stats and face audits. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Boston, and it challenges the policy's timeline and potential for errors. Officials on both sides are digging in, with the fight highlighting tensions over college admissions post-Supreme Court. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built in sound. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com