# Washington

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-12**: Washington Files Suit — AG Nick Brown sues to block the data collection mandate.
- **2026-02-15**: Data Mandate Issued — Dept. of Education demands detailed demographic data from higher ed institutions.
- **2025-01-20**: Administration Change — Trump administration takes office with a focus on dismantling DEI programs.
- **2023-06-29**: SCOTUS Ruling — Supreme Court restricts race-conscious admissions in SFFA v. Harvard.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Washington Sues Education Dept. Over Race and Sex Data Mandates
2026-03-12 01:07:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Washington State has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Department of Education, challenging a federal mandate that requires colleges to provide granular data on the race and sex of applicants. The legal action argues that these demands infringe on state sovereignty and could be used to dismantle diversity initiatives in higher education.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/washington-lawsuit-education-department-data-mandate

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