American Bar Association Caves On DEI Rule For Law Schools
The American Bar Association (ABA) has voted to eliminate a rule requiring law schools to adhere to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards. This decision follows pressure from the Trump administration, which has targeted DEI practices in various sectors. The final approval of this change will be discussed by the ABA House of Delegates in August 2026.
- ▪The ABA voted to roll back a rule mandating DEI standards for law schools.
- ▪This rule had been suspended since February 2025 due to political pressures.
- ▪The final decision on the rule change will be made by the ABA House of Delegates in August 2026.
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Education American Bar Association Caves On DEI Rule For Law Schools Students Raise Concern About Test-Optional Law School Policies Alexander Pease Contributor May 16, 2026 1:49 PM ET May 16, 2026 1:49 PM ET Alexander Pease Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A longstanding rule by the American Bar Association (ABA) requiring law schools to meet diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) standards is beginning to be formally rolled back Friday after a vote…
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