HomeDisputesTrump executive orders increase pressure on universities Trump executive orders increase pressure on universities By Richard Riggs 24 April 2025 Harvard University. Photo by Somesh Kesarla Suresh on Unsplash. The US president signed multiple executive orders on 23 April, taking aim at university and law school accreditation, funding and DEI policies. Most PopularAllFeaturedAll time popularMore Swedish youth climate group launches new ‘fair share’ lawsuit 6 February 2026 Starbucks wins dismissal of Missouri lawsuit over DEI policies 6 February 2026 Irish Supreme Court upholds climate obligations in Coolglass wind farm ruling 5 February 2026 Federal court strikes down Texas anti-ESG fossil fuel boycott law 5 February 2026 Load more DisputesGovernanceNews & AnalysisPolicy To read more, subscribe to Forward Law Review Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in here: LOGIN