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Claim Text: Universities when they use test scores are playing a dangerous game in terms of opening themselves up to lawsuits.
Simplified Text: Universities are playing a dangerous game in terms of opening themselves up to lawsuits when they use test scores
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Claim Maker: Harry Feder
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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