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Claim Text: The order would prompt litigation.
Simplified Text: Order would prompt litigation
Confidence Score: 0.800
Claim Maker: Dr. Murphy and Dr. Jack
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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