Under pressure from the Trump administration, the American Bar Association (ABA) is extending its suspension of the diversity and inclusion standard for law schools until August 2026. Initially adopted years prior, this standard has faced scrutiny following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions practices. In response, the ABA is working on revising its standards to prioritize 'access' while still promoting inclusion for historically marginalized groups. The pressure has increased significantly since Trump took office, leading to threats regarding the ABA's accrediting status if it does not align with the administration's stance against DEI initiatives.
The ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar suspended its diversity and inclusion standard due to pressure from the Trump administration.
The accreditation review aims to balance the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action with the goal of addressing historical exclusion in the legal profession.
Political pressure intensified as the Trump administration sought to eliminate DEI-related initiatives in higher education, impacting the ABA's accreditation standards.
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