Nearly three dozen selective colleges are facing a major antitrust lawsuit alleging collusion through the early decision admissions process to limit competition and raise prices. The lawsuit also implicates major application platforms like Common App and Scoir, alongside the Consortium on Financing Higher Education. In parallel, recent legal actions and state policies target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across various states, including Alabama's enforcement of laws dismantling DEI offices and restricting the promotion of 'divisive concepts.' Faculty, students, and advocacy groups have raised concerns about free speech implications and vague policy definitions. Additionally, Students for Fair Admissions withdrew lawsuits against U.S. military academies following the cessation of race-conscious admissions policies. These developments reflect intensifying legal scrutiny and regulatory challenges confronting diversity programs and admissions practices in higher education.