The US Department of Education has notified American schools receiving federal funding that they must stop using "illegal" racial preferences and stereotypes in admissions, hiring, and other decisions. The move comes after the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling on Students v. Harvard, which effectively ended affirmative action. In contrast to this stance, 82 companies including Google, Meta, Apple, and Starbucks signed a Supreme Court amicus brief arguing that diversity benefits students' experiences and leads to more diverse workplaces enhancing business performance.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/02/18/Trump-Education-Department-Craig-Trainor-DEI-affirmative-action/1471739902921/A Texas bill aims to charge the federal government for educating undocumented students at public schools in Texas, sparking concerns about potential court intervention. Sophia Rodriguez, an associate professor at New York University, notes that the 1982 Plyler v. Doe Supreme Court decision has held that states cannot deny free or public education based on immigration status, a ruling that has stood for over 40 years despite attempts to challenge it. With a conservative court in place, Rodriguez fears that future state laws or policies may be met with a different interpretation, potentially threatening the rights of undocumented children to attend public schools without charge.
https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/state-efforts-might-challenge-free-public-education-for-immigrant-children-illegal-immigration-oklahoma-texas-tennessee-politics-supreme-courtThe Philippine Supreme Court's 2021 resolution in the Pimentel v. Legal Education Board case has highlighted a pressing issue with law education in the country. Despite widespread criticism of the focus on Bar Examination results, few concrete steps have been taken to reform the curriculum and shift its emphasis away from licensing exams. In a separate opinion, Justice Marvic Leonen emphasized the need for a more forward-thinking approach to legal education that prioritizes students' skills and knowledge beyond mere exam preparation.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/02/05/opinion/columns/law-education-reform/2049570The Supreme Court of India has directed Higher Education institutions (HEls) to implement measures to curb ragging. The Anti-Ragging Monitoring Committee requires HEls to adopt a mentor-mentee system, as outlined in the UGC Regulations for curbing the Menace of Ragging in HEls - 2009, to foster a comfortable relationship between junior and senior students. Additionally, institutions must empower their Anti Ragging Cell and Squads with legal counsel to ensure that cases against ragging perpetrators are handled effectively. In extreme cases, such as suicide or death related to ragging, the Principal of the college and Registrar of the University will be held accountable by the National Anti-Ragging Monitoring Committee for non-compliance with UGC regulations. Regulatory Bodies/Councils must also establish a committee to review serious incidents, even if they are under police investigation, and appoint a legal representative for the matter. The Anti Ragging Monitoring Agency has been instructed to conduct surprise checks nationwide to ensure adherence to UGC regulations, and punitive action will be taken against defaulters.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/ugc-directs-institutions-to-step-up-anti-ragging-activities-at-campus-7575318#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe Foundation for the Constitution has released a comprehensive video library on "An Introduction to Constitutional Law", covering over 100 key Supreme Court cases that are essential knowledge. The series is available online and includes playlists, providing in-depth analysis of significant constitutional law cases.
https://reason.com/volokh/2025/01/28/an-introduction-to-constitutional-law-video-series-on-youtube/Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Polk has stated that the district will not collect immigration status information from students or their families, citing a federal law that guarantees every child's right to a public education regardless of immigration status. This stance is based on a 1982 Supreme Court decision in Plyler v. Doe, which ruled it unconstitutional to deny children an education based on their immigration status. The district's position is consistent with previous court decisions, including one in Alabama where a federal appeals court blocked provisions requiring schools to ask about students' immigration status.
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