Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges
A federal judge ruled the Trump-era directive limiting diversity initiatives in U.S. education likely violated legal protections, preserving such programs nationwide.
- A federal judge struck down Trump administration actions against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at schools and colleges.
- District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the Education Department violated the law by threatening to cut federal funding for continuing DEI initiatives.
- The American Federation of Teachers and the American Sociological Association challenged the government's actions in a February lawsuit.
- Democracy Forward described the ruling as an important victory over the administration's efforts against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
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'Impermissibly vague': Trump-appointed judge permanently blocks two major policies
On Thursday, a U.S. District Court judge in Maryland invalidated two sweeping guidelines from President Donald Trump's administration that attempted to overhaul civil rights law and suppress diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in public classrooms.In memos issued by the Department of Education in mid‑February and early April, the administration had warned that schools could face the withdrawal of federal support unless they eliminated …
Judge blocks Trump administration guidance targeting DEI programs in schools, universities
In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found that the Education Department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued with DEI initiatives.
Judge blocks Trump guidance that threatened DEI programs in schools
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in a Thursday ruling permanently blocked two memos issued by the Trump administration that threatened schools with funding cuts for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. Earlier in the year, the Trump administration issued a “Dear Colleague” letter for universities threatening to take funding if they don’t end “illegal”…

Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges
A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation’s schools and universities.
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