Ohio became the third U.S. state to reconsider rules requiring attorneys to attend an American Bar Association-accredited law school to be admitted to practice, after the Trump administration threatened to revoke the ABA's status as the federal government's designated accreditor of law schools due to its diversity and inclusion efforts.
The Supreme Court of Ohio said it has convened an advisory committee to review its law school accreditation process, citing a need to ensure “excellence and innovation.” Texas and Florida have launched similar reviews.
The court did not say its review was prompted by the ABA's stance on diversity or any political factors. A spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.
The ABA has faced mounting pressure from President Trump's administration over its diversity and inclusion efforts and public statements the organization has made condemning attacks on judges and law firms.
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