A final regulatory change announced July 23 limits federal civil-rights liability in education cases based solely on demographic disparities, unless discriminatory intent or a facially discriminatory policy is shown.
United States Evening Courts and Rights Update — HHS OCR finalizes Title VI changes ending disparate-impact liability and rescinds Appendix B, shifting focus to intentional discrimination.
On July 20, 2026, DOJ’s Civil Rights Division says UC San Diego med used race-linked “hardship” questions to shape interview invitations. Here’s what to watch next.
On July 7, 2026, DOJ closed a Title VI review of Minnesota’s MDH “Capacity Strengthening Initiative” after the state ended a program DOJ said used race and national origin.
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy – OCR opened a Title IX investigation into Buncombe County Schools’ restroom policy. Here’s what to expect.
Topeka Public Schools was warned it has 10 calendar days to reach Title IX compliance after an OCR letter dated June 11.
