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Claim Text: What is not fine is to use any holistic measurement as a proxy for race.
Simplified Text: Using any holistic measurement is not fine as a proxy for race
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Edward Blum
Context Type: News Article
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM (6 months ago)

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Trump Escalates a Fight Over How to Measure Merit in American Education

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/us/trump-merit-affirmative-action-colleges.html

President Trump signed an executive order requiring universities to disclose applicant data, sparking debate over merit in admissions. The order aims to increase scrutiny of colleges' practices, potentially impacting diversity. Experts predict the order could lead to wealthier, less diverse student populations.

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