# State of Massachusetts

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-12**: Lawsuit Filed — 17 states sue to block the implementation of the new data requirements.
- **2026-02-15**: Mandate Issued — Department of Education issues new data collection requirements for colleges.
- **2025-01-20**: Administration Shift — Trump administration takes office with a focus on auditing DEI initiatives.
- **2023-06-29**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court ends race-conscious admissions in higher education.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 17 States Sue Over Federal Mandate for College Race and DEI Data
2026-03-12 18:38:57 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

A coalition of 17 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging new Department of Education requirements for collecting student race and DEI data. The legal battle centers on federal overreach and the administrative burden placed on higher education institutions.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/states-sue-trump-admin-college-race-data

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