Department of Education backs down on anti-DEI directive after lawsuit

ACLU-NH: Dept. of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational Equity

CONCORD, N.H. – In a victory for academic freedom and education equity, the U.S. Department of Education conceded the end of its February 14, 2025, “Dear Colleague” directive that sought to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in schools and higher education institutions nationwide. Upon the U.S.’s concession that the directive and subsequent certification requirement are vacated – meaning they are formally nullified – the dis…

Department of Education backs down on anti-DEI directive after lawsuit

A federal court gave a final ruling Wednesday negating the Department of Education's directive from February 2025 to prevent DEI in schools.