A coalition of states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, is suing the Trump administration over newly introduced federal requirements. The mandate compels colleges to report detailed data linking race to admissions, financial aid, and student outcomes.

Eighteen Democratic attorneys general, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, have voiced strong opposition to a new plan from the U.S. Department of Education to expand federal data collection on college admissions. They argue the proposal, tied to DEI oversight, should be withdrawn to avoid unintended consequences.