The Trump administration has ordered colleges to submit detailed data demonstrating that race is not considered in admissions decisions, aiming to enforce the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling against affirmative action. The Education Department will oversee audits and can take action against schools failing to comply. This effort follows settlements with Brown and Columbia universities, which involved transparency measures on admissions demographics. The initiative seeks to root out alleged racial proxies in admissions while reinforcing compliance with civil rights laws.