Sarah Rowan

In Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (SFFA), the Supreme Court held that the use of race-conscious decision-making in admissions violated federal law. The complex and often opaque nature of the admissions process,...more DOJ Amends Its Title VI Regulations to Eliminate Disparate-Impact Liability - On December 9, 2025, U.S. DOJ issued a rule (the “Rule”) rescinding a portion of its Title VI regulations to eliminate disparate-impact liability,...more While some aspects of the Guidance reflect longstanding interpretations of federal antidiscrimination law, it signals an important shift in enforcement priorities. The Guidance states that the use of race-neutral criteria is...more A recent executive order attacks DEI accreditation standards as courts block enforcement of the Department of Education’s Dear Colleague Letter on race. On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14279 (EO)...more