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DOJ Sues Harvard Over Admissions Records in Escalating Fight Over Race and Accountability
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DOJ Sues Harvard Over Admissions Records in Escalating Fight Over Race and Accountability

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit demanding that Harvard University hand over applicant‑level admissions data from the past five years. The DOJ claims Harvard has obstructed a civil‑rights probe into whether race continues to influence admissions decisions in violation of post‑affirmative action law. The case, now before a federal judge, could set a critical precedent for transparency in higher education.

Source: MyNorthwest
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Feb 13, 2026
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Oklahoma Conducts First Execution of 2026; Florida Ramps Up Death Penalty Activity
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Oklahoma Conducts First Execution of 2026; Florida Ramps Up Death Penalty Activity

Oklahoma carried out its first execution of 2026 on February 12, with Kendrick Simpson executed for a 2006 double murder. This marked the second execution in the U.S. in 2026, following Florida’s execution of Ronald Palmer Heath on February 10. Florida continues scheduling more, underscoring rising national activity in capital punishment.

Source: MyNorthwest
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Feb 12, 2026
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