Federal Friday
- Department of Justice: The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
- Department of Justice: Justice Department Finds UCLA Law School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions
- Department of Education: Fiscal Year 2026 in Review: Investing in Career Readiness, Improving Outcomes for Students, and Returning Education to the States
- Select Committee on the CCP: University of New Haven Should End Partnership with Xi’an University Over Ties to China’s Military
- Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Launches Multiple Investigations Based on Reports of Staff-on-Student Sexual Misconduct
- Department of Homeland Security: DHS Proposes Fees for Foreign Student Work Program to Protect American Jobs
- Department of Justice: The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism Announces First Stop on The American Tour Against Hate
Department of Homeland Security Rulemaking
Earlier this week, the Department of Homeland Security released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) related to Optional Practical Training Fees.
If interested in reading more, you can review the Department’s press release, and of course, please continue to share feedback with your university’s liaison.
Political Activity Guidance Reminder
As a reminder, as uncertainty continues around the federal landscape, Universities of Wisconsin employees should be mindful of political activity and public advocacy guidelines.
Activities such as sharing a petition or contacting a legislator for political purposes using your university email address or state resources to engage in political campaign activities at any time or engaging in political activities during work time are prohibited.
In your capacity as private citizens, on non-work time, and without use of university resources (including the use of university email addresses) employees may circulate or sign a petition or letter of support advocating for public policy or a political candidate. However, if using your name and official title, it should be made clear that an individual’s endorsement indicates neither support nor endorsement by the university of a particular policy position or candidate, and that you are acting solely in your role as a private citizen.
For more information, you can read the Guidance on Political Activities Frequently Asked Questions document. Importantly, these FAQs should be treated as general guidelines and not legal advice.
Please direct specific questions regarding political campaign issues to the Office of General Counsel or your university’s Office of Legal Affairs.