In a significant move, the Trump administration has announced plans to require colleges and universities to disclose extensive admissions data, specifically focusing on the race of applicants. This initiative aims to ensure transparency in higher education admissions practices, with particular scrutiny on affirmative action policies. Institutions will be mandated to provide evidence that race is not a criterion in their admissions processes. Critics are warning that this directive may undermine diversity efforts and could have severe implications for university admissions. As a part of his broader strategy, Trump is initiating this collection of data to address concerns about fairness and equity in college admissions, sparking a nationwide conversation about race-based policies in education.