'The damage is done': Why Trump's DEI retreat in court may be too late for many colleges

The Trump administration has decided to abandon its appeal against a ruling that blocked efforts to withdraw federal funding from colleges and schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision comes after a federal judge determined that the administration's guidance violated First Amendment rights, and many institutions, such as the University of Southern California, have already altered or eliminated their DEI initiatives in response.