Trump’s Executive Order Targets Covert Race-Based Admissions: A Demand for Transparency and Fairness

President Donald Trump is taking decisive action against the persistent shadow of racial preferences in college admissions—a policy that undermines meritocracy and burdens hardworking American families seeking fair opportunities for their children. With an upcoming executive order, Trump demands that colleges submit transparent data demonstrating compliance with the Supreme Court’s directive to end affirmative action in admissions. Why Are Colleges Still Using Race in Admissions Despite the Supreme Court? In 2023, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, ruling it unconstitutional for universities to explicitly consider race. Yet, many elite institutions cleverly continue to use "diversity statements" and other proxies—such...