In the United States, the Trump administration has begun efforts to revoke the American Bar Association's (ABA) authority to accredit law schools, a power it has held since 1952. This move follows criticism from Republican lawmakers who accuse the ABA of promoting progressive diversity, equity, and inclusion standards. The Department of Education's staff has recommended denying the ABA's renewal bid for accreditation oversight, citing concerns over conflicts of interest and the ABA's close ties to the legal profession.
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