ARL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 — Association of Research Libraries
Join us in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15). Below is a roundup of blog posts, exhibits, and other resources from our member libraries. Arizona State University Chicano/a Research...
ACE Survey: Majority of College Presidents “Extremely Concerned” About Federal Policy Direction
Nearly three-quarters of college presidents say they are “extremely concerned” about the current administration’s impact on higher education, according to ACE’s Pulse Point survey, released today.
Court Order Halting Gutting of IMLS Upheld by Appeals Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied a request by defendants in Rhode Island v. Trump to stay a May 13 preliminary injunction that formally ordered a halt to the dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Mental Health Podcast · Mind Ya Mental is a podcast that seeks to educate, empower, and uplift those seeking guidance through the monumental world of mental health and wellbeing. Join Dr. Raquel Martin as she discusses how…
Tribal Suits Over Sacred Site Show Religious Law Shortcomings
Years-long court challenges attempting to stop the federal government’s transfer of sacred tribal land in Arizona to a copper mining company show how US religious protections haven’t been equally applied, academics and attorneys say.
The new policy is one of several in response to a state law that aims to eliminate any mention of diversity, equity and inclusion at public universities.
In-State Tuition and Scholarships for Undocumented Students: What Institutions Should Know - Presidents' Alliance
Since coming into office, the Trump administration has increasingly targeted undocumented students and the colleges and universities seeking to enroll and support them. This includes efforts to roll back in-state tuition access and scholarships for undocumented students, including filing lawsuits against states with such laws, restricting eligibility to adult education and career and technical education (CTE) classes, and opening federal civil rights investigations into institutions that offer scholarships to DACA recipients and undocumented students. In response to these developments, this...
Libraries, Museums, Cultural Institutions, and Nation’s Largest Cultural Worker Union Urge Court to Block President Trump’s Effort to Dismantle the Nation’s Cultural and Educational Infrastructure - Democracy Forward
University Libraries archivist involved in new standards for Indigenous knowledge in archival collections
Megan K. Friedel, assistant professor and lead archivist of University Libraries, discusses her involvement in the Society of American Archivists Archival
Can the marriage of “two great ideals…democracy and racial equality” survive the Supreme Court?
In September 2025, John Roberts Jr. will mark the 20th anniversary of his confirmation as Chief Justice of the United States. Roberts and his conservative colleagues on the court thus far have etched legacies in a number of areas of the law, but only one has major implications for democracy’s future.
"The Seed is the Law": Creating New Governance Frameworks for Indigenous Heirloom Seeds and Traditional Knowledge | UCLA Law Review
Abstract The United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) held a diplomatic conference in May 2024 where participants adopted a historic n ...
U of A scholars urge new frameworks to protect Indigenous heritage—millennia of research—for the common good | Research and Partnerships
U of A scholars Rebecca Tsosie and Michael Kotutwa Johnson urge society to embrace Indigenous seed stewardship as key to resilience and survival. Their new UCLA Law Review article, “The Seed is the Law,” calls for protecting heirloom seeds and traditional knowledge through Tribal, U.S., and international law.
Announcing Duke’s AI Ethics Learning Toolkit - Duke Learning Innovation & Lifetime Education
By Hannah Rozear and Remi Kalir Duke University students and faculty now have access to a new AI Ethics Learning Toolkit, developed by Duke Libraries and the Center for Applied ...
Digital Justice: Rural Communities and the Access to Internet Problem - Slaw
A key barrier to accessing justice in rural and remote communities is the lack of high-quality, reliable Internet. According to Statistics Canada, households in rural areas are nearly twice as likely to lack home Internet access and are almost ten times more likely to cite poor Internet quality as the reason for not having it.[1] […]
Diverse Abilities & Neurodiversity Toolkit The Diverse Abilities and Neurodiversity Toolkit was originally created by the 2024-2025 ALL-SIS JEDI Committee: … "Diverse Abilities & Neurodiversity Toolkit"
President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is drawing Democratic lawmakers to an Arizona detention center run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Their increased focus on ICE is one way the president impacted Arizona this week.
San Carlos Apache Tribe, Plaintiff v. United States Forest Service, et al., Defendants. No. CV-21-00068-PHX-DWL ORDER Arizona Mining Reform Coalition, et al., Plaintiffs, v. United States Forest Service, et al., Defendants.
Apache Stronghold Pushes Back on Trump's Weigh in on Oak Flat Transfer
President Donald Trump took a strong stance on Tuesday on the ongoing Resolution Copper dispute, issuing pointed criticism of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals following its decision to temporarily halt the planned land transfer.
Louisiana urges Supreme Court to uphold order barring race-based redistricting map
Writing that it “wants out of this abhorrent system of racial discrimination,” Louisiana on Wednesday told the Supreme Court in the case of Louisiana v. Callais to leave in place […]