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U.S. Naval Academy Ends Race-Conscious Admissions Following Trump Executive Order

The academy's February policy change, disclosed in court filings, aligns with a January directive to eliminate race and sex preferences across the military.

A Marine colonel and midshipmen salute during the national anthem at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation and commissioning ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland, U.S., May 27, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
FILE - An entrance to the U.S. Naval Academy campus in Annapolis, Md., is seen Jan. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
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Overview

  • The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity, or sex in admissions, as confirmed by court filings made public on March 28, 2025.
  • This policy change, implemented in February by Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, follows a January 2025 executive order from President Trump mandating the removal of race- and sex-based preferences across the military.
  • The Department of Justice has requested a pause in ongoing litigation by Students for Fair Admissions to assess whether the case is now moot due to the policy shift.
  • Critics, including Maryland Rep. Sarah Elfreth, warn that the decision could harm military recruitment and retention by reducing diversity in leadership.
  • Supporters, such as Edward Blum of Students for Fair Admissions, argue the move eliminates discriminatory practices and aligns with broader legal trends against affirmative action.