The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has issued a formal letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), warning of a potential lawsuit if racially discriminatory programs are not reformed within 60 days. The challenge centers on allegations that white farmers are systematically excluded or disadvantaged under USDA rules that prioritize race and gender.
A Washington state school district is standing by its race-based hiring and staffing policies despite the Trump administration’s warning that such practices could lead to a loss of federal funding. The district's affirmative action plan prioritizes the retention of "staff of color" in cases of staff reductions and incorporates diversity-based hiring goals, raising concerns about potential violations of federal anti-discrimination laws.
A new poll by Parents Defending Education (PDE) reveals that 52% of U.S. parents favor reducing the size and influence of the Department of Education. The survey highlights growing dissatisfaction with the federal agency's role in shaping education policy, particularly among Republican and independent parents.
The Department of Education under President Joe Biden has directed more than $1 billion toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021, according to a report by watchdog group Parents Defending Education (PDE).
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson suggested during oral arguments Wednesday that Tennessee’s law banning puberty blockers for minors could constitute sex discrimination. The case, United States v. Skrmetti, involves a Biden-Harris administration challenge to the law, which the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday a lawsuit seeking to close the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center (SHNC) in South Austin, alleging the facility fosters criminal activity and endangers children at nearby Joslin Elementary School.
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled the "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," an initiative proposing one million loans "fully forgivable" up to $20,000 to black entrepreneurs.
America First Legal (AFL) filed a lawsuit against Colorado's Cherry Creek School District and its senior administration officials after it fired an employee who said the United States is the "greatest country in the world."
