States’ lawsuit argues Trump’s college data mandate threatens student privacy

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 715

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states is suing the Trump administration over a new federal requirement that would force colleges to report detailed admissions data, including race, gender, test scores and financial aid for individual students.

The mandate is an expansion of a 40-year-old system known as IPEDS and follows the 2023 Supreme Court decision banning race-based admissions. The lawsuit argues the new requirement could threaten student privacy and overburdens universities.

The Trump administration’s …

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