Catherine Lhamon, former leader of the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, criticized the Trump administration's campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as legally unfounded. Speaking at the Education Writers Association conference, Lhamon expressed frustration over universities altering their DEI programs in response to federal pressure, highlighting the danger in acquiescing to what she termed a 'witch hunt.' She stressed that universities should not feel compelled to conform to 'undefined' directives that threaten their funding and undermine the lawful pursuit of diversity, which is vital to national values.
Catherine Lhamon criticized the Trump administration's stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), labeling it as legally spurious and urging universities to maintain their commitment to these values.
Lhamon emphasized the danger of universities caving to government pressure, stating that actions taken to appease federal demands don't always preserve their funding, as demonstrated by Columbia.
She described the situation as a 'witch hunt' against lawful activities that align with national aspirations, urging educational institutions to resist the trend of complying with unfounded government directives.
The predicament for colleges and universities lies in navigating the conflicting directives from the Trump administration while attempting to uphold their missions centered on diversity and inclusion.
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