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MNN US · April 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Judge Halts Trump Request for Student Race Data in 17 States

What happened: A judge has paused the Trump administration's effort to gather race data from colleges in 17 states, which was intended to monitor adherence to the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action in admissions.

Why it matters:

  • The ruling affects how colleges report admissions data related to race.
  • Students and institutions in the affected states face uncertainty about data collection and compliance enforcement.

MNN Take: The pause reflects ongoing legal and administrative challenges in implementing the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action, impacting data transparency and policy enforcement.

Sources: NYTimes US