This article originally appeared on The College Fix Duke Law Journal, Duke Health under scrutiny Two federal agencies have launched probes into Duke University to investigate claims of racial bias as the government pauses over $100 million in funding to the elite institution. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights launched an investigation into Duke University’s law journal and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office froze $108 million in National Institutes of Health grants as it probes Duke Health. Both actions cite Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which forbids institutions that receive federal funds to …

In March 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order scaling back federal DEI initiatives, signaling a major turning point in the national conversation around race-conscious policies in the workplace. This Regulatory Transparency Project’s latest short film revisits American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund, a case challenging a race-based grant program under Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Featuring legal scholars, civil rights attorneys, and policy experts from across the ideological spectrum, this documentary explores the origins of DEI policies and asks whether these initiatives are a necessary path to equality — or an obstacle to it? …

by Samantha Crane THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED at THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY Note from the Editor: The Federalist Society takes no positions on particular legal and public policy matters. Any expressions of opinion are those of the author. We welcome responses to the views presented here. To join the debate, please email us at info@fedsoc.org. Time’s up. Schools throughout the country were fighting the calendar after a recent Dear Colleague Letter issued by the Department of Education gave schools two weeks to eradicate any discriminatory practices at their institutions, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices. That letter was followed up by a new …

In this episode of the Invisible Men, Ian and Nique engage with Devon Westhill, president of the Center for Equal Opportunity, discussing his personal journey growing up as a mixed-race child in the South, the dynamics of race and education, the role of single mothers, and the importance of social safety nets. The conversation also delves into the distinction between equal opportunity and equity in today’s society, emphasizing the need for character-based judgment over race-based outcomes. Devon discusses the complexities of racial representation in corporate America, the shifting dynamics of equity and inclusion, and the potential impact of AI on …