Today marks 60 years since the signing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. As we honor this landmark legislation that paved the way for educational opportunities for all students, we continue our work to address inequities and create pathways to excellence so every student can thrive.
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DFI's third annual Education Law and Policy Conference cohosted with The Federalist Society explored the state of civil rights in schools, colleges, and universities. Catch the highlights here!
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Here's our report on recent legal developments related to corporate DEI efforts in the year following the SCOTUS Harvard/UNC decisions.
In Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard & UNC, the Supreme Court held that race-conscious admissions policies fail strict scrutiny and thus violate the Equal Protection Clause and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. While the opinion was limited to higher education, the Court’s analysis has emboldened legal advocacy groups to challenge race-conscious decision-making in other contexts, including corporate DEI programs. As the first anniversary of the decision approaches, we examine recent legal developments related to corporate DEI efforts and offer considerations for companies that wish to assess their DEI programs, understand their legal exposure, and implement mitigation strategies. https://bit.ly/4cCK7YY
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In Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard & UNC, the Supreme Court held that race-conscious admissions policies fail strict scrutiny and thus violate the Equal Protection Clause and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. While the opinion was limited to higher education, the Court’s analysis has emboldened legal advocacy groups to challenge race-conscious decision-making in other contexts, including corporate DEI programs. As the first anniversary of the decision approaches, we examine recent legal developments related to corporate DEI efforts and offer considerations for companies that wish to assess their DEI programs, understand their legal exposure, and implement mitigation strategies. https://bit.ly/4cCK7YY
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Here's our report on recent legal developments related to corporate DEI efforts in the year following the SCOTUS Harvard/UNC decisions. #wearemorganlewis
In Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard & UNC, the Supreme Court held that race-conscious admissions policies fail strict scrutiny and thus violate the Equal Protection Clause and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. While the opinion was limited to higher education, the Court’s analysis has emboldened legal advocacy groups to challenge race-conscious decision-making in other contexts, including corporate DEI programs. As the first anniversary of the decision approaches, we examine recent legal developments related to corporate DEI efforts and offer considerations for companies that wish to assess their DEI programs, understand their legal exposure, and implement mitigation strategies. https://bit.ly/4cCK7YY
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"My Journey" "We The People" The Term, was taken from Indigenous law and constitutional interpretations as part of “our law”—in other words, the pre- and postconstitutional legal heritage of the United States—Native peoples can claim their role as co-creators of constitutional law. The phrase "We the People" in the United States Constitution's preamble affirms that the government exists to serve its citizens. However, the drafting and ratification of the Constitution excluded many people based on race, gender, and class, including Indigenous people. Native Americans have continued to advocate for voting rights and other ways to ensure they are included in American self-government. For example, some colleges and universities have begun offering tuition discounts or free tuition to Native students to recognize that their campuses are located on stolen land and have historically harmed Native students. Increased Native representation at the federal level could also help hold the government accountable. We are Coming Back for the Land.
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In Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard & UNC, the Supreme Court held that race-conscious admissions policies fail strict scrutiny and thus violate the Equal Protection Clause and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. While the opinion was limited to higher education, the Court’s analysis has emboldened legal advocacy groups to challenge race-conscious decision-making in other contexts, including corporate DEI programs. As the first anniversary of the decision approaches, we examine recent legal developments related to corporate DEI efforts and offer considerations for companies that wish to assess their DEI programs, understand their legal exposure, and implement mitigation strategies.
DEI and Best Practices in Corporate America: Harvard/UNC One Year Later
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Know Your Rights: Students in Higher Education & the First Amendment “Students at colleges and universities play a vital role in shaping social movements. This guide explains your legal rights to organize, protest, and express opinions on personal and public matters while enrolled at a college or university in New York.” https://lnkd.in/eSC-se95
Know Your Rights: Students in Higher Education & the First Amendment - NYCLU
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Our experienced team will help you understand various options, including mediation and complaint resolution with the State Department of Education, the United States Office of Civil Rights, the Division of Education, and other local, state and federal agencies. Contact us at https://bit.ly/3NPYjUq to learn more about Education Law. #EducationLaw #IEP #SpecialEducation #WhitbeckBennett #PublicEducation #AppropriateEducation
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Asst. Professor of Law @ Rutgers Law School & Executive Team @ Peer Defense Project
📢 Join me at the Georgetown Law Journal of Modern Critical Race Theory's Symposium for a presentation of my forthcoming paper "Defending Schoolhouse Property: Reimagining Procedural Protections to Block Bans and Power Student Movements." I'll be discussing how legal workers and scholars can draw on historic and contemporary student movements to wield procedural due process to fight book and trans bans and forge a path towards radical democracy. Register now so we can get into it! #Symposium #StudentRights
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