What Counts as ‘Unlawful Proxy Discrimination’?
Preview:
The attorney general’s July 29 memorandum on “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” suggests that all those receiving federal financial assistance should review the offered guidance to ensure that they are complying with their “legal obligations”—despite stating in the previous paragraph that the enumerated “best practices” are not mandatory requirements (i.e., legal obligations) but instead “non-binding suggestions to help entities comply with federal antidiscrimination laws and avoid legal pitfalls.”
Originally published: August 25, 2025
Author: Catharine B. Hill
Position: President Emerita
Institution: Vassar College
Published by: Inside Higher Ed