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Duke Law Defies the Supreme Court on Affirmative Action
The U.S. Department of Justice disclosed that Duke University School of Law continues to apply race-conscious admissions criteria favoring Black and Hispanic applicants, in apparent conflict with the Supreme Court’s 2023 Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ruling prohibiting race-based preferences.
Aug 10, 2026
Judge rules Biden-era internet grant program unconstitutionally prioritized racial minorities
A federal judge ruled that the Biden administration's high-speed internet grant program violated constitutional equal protection principles by using race as a factor in awarding funds, citing the Supreme Court's recent affirmative action precedent.
Jul 16, 2026
EEOC rescinds affirmative action guidelines - HR Dive
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission formally withdrew its 1973 'Affirmative Action Guidelines', a non-binding interpretive document that had shaped employer compliance practices for decades, signaling a shift in federal enforcement posture on workplace equity.
Published Jul 1, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 7, 2026