Melissa Carleton Quoted in USA Today Article on Executive Orders and Education

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Melissa Carleton, a higher education partner at Bricker Graydon, was quoted in a recent USA Today article regarding the implications of the Trump administration’s recent Executive Orders on higher education.

Melissa noted that institutions would appreciate clear guidance from the U.S. Department of Education, but with the Executive Order’s federal hiring freeze, she worries that the vacancies will stall that needed clarity.  “What’s going to move forward?  Probably nothing for a while.”

Her insights reflect the challenges educational institutions face in adapting to shifting compliance requirements amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

Read the full article in USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2025/01/21/trump-executive-orders-immigration-schools/77851480007/

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