Federal DEI Restrictions Challenge K-12 Compliance Amid Broader Legal Landscape Changes
Recent federal regulations complicate compliance for K-12 education’s DEI efforts, while the FTC’s split from the ABA marks a shift in institutional relationships.
NLRB Under Cowen Signals Major Policy Shift with Abruzzo’s Memoranda Rescinded
February 17, 2025
William B. Cowen rescinded multiple guidance memoranda from Jennifer Abruzzo, impacting college athlete classification, labor dispute remedies, noncompete agreements, and union recognition procedures.
Taliban’s Media Restrictions Threaten Press Freedom and Civil Liberties in Afghanistan
February 17, 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists urges an end to severe media restrictions in Afghanistan, highlighting increased censorship and violations of press freedoms since 2021.
State Attorneys General Sue Musk and Trump Over Federal Agency Control
February 17, 2025
A coalition of fourteen state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, DOGE, and Donald Trump, alleging unconstitutional interference with federal agency operations and authority.
UK Government’s Directive Risks Global Privacy Rights, Warns Human Rights Groups
February 17, 2025
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch oppose a UK order requiring Apple to create a backdoor for accessing encrypted cloud data, threatening user privacy globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Anti-Corruption Efforts Fall Short Amid EU Aspirations
February 16, 2025
Bosnia and Herzegovina faces severe corruption challenges, with only two of 25 GRECO recommendations fully implemented and critical weaknesses in integrity and transparency identified.
Workers Turn to State Agencies for Support Amid EEOC Priorities Shift
February 16, 2025
The EEOC’s evolving priorities under Andrea Lucas may lead employees to seek assistance from state-level anti-discrimination agencies for workplace discrimination issues.