On August 21–22, 2026, the Trump administration and U.S. Department of Education moved to end the American Bar Association's authority to accredit roughly 200 law schools. The action followed Republican criticism of the ABA's promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
The Trump administration's Department of Education proposed ending the American Bar Association's authority to accredit law schools as of 2026-08-22, escalating tensions with the nation's premier legal organization. The move is part of a broader campaign to reshape higher education according to conservative preferences.