Trump administration moves to strip bar association’s power to accredit law schools
The Trump administration's Education Department is moving to strip the American Bar Association of its power to accredit law schools. The ABA currently oversees law school programs across the country. The two sides are in disagreement over this action.
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National story. 18 articles from 14 sources. Updated Aug 24, 2026.
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Department of Education Moves to Strip ABA’s Law School Accreditation Amid DEI Criticism
Trump administration takes steps to chip away at American Bar Association's power to accredit law schools