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Claim Text: It could face legal challenges if, for example, colleges or outside groups make the case that sharing some data could violate students’ privacy rights.
Simplified Text: Order could face legal challenges if colleges or outside groups make the case that sharing some data could violate students’ privacy rights
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Claim Maker: The author
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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