Justice Department calls three NSF diversity programs unconstitutional

Ruling bars programs said to discriminate by race and sex, but others can continue if modified.

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2026-08-20
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https://doi.org/10.1126/science.ael6245
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Justice Department calls three NSF diversity programs unconstitutional

Jeffrey Mervis
Science
Legal Cases and Commentary
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Justice Department calls three NSF diversity programs unconstitutional

Jeffrey Mervis
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Abstract

Ruling bars programs said to discriminate by race and sex, but others can continue if modified.

ScienceVol. 393(6813)
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