City Lawsuit Challenges Trump Orders Limiting DEI and Gender Identity Rights

Seattle sues Trump administration over funding threats

The orders interfere with the city’s ability to seek out congressionally approved dollars that should be immune from executive influence, the lawsuit says.

New Seattle lawsuit against Trump admin takes aim at anti-DEI, anti-trans orders

(The Center Square) – Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging two executive orders regarding gender ideology and DEI policies.

Seattle sues Trump to protect DEI and LGBTQ+ from executive order threats

The City of Seattle is taking President Donald Trump and his administration to court over two executive orders that threaten diversity and inclusive gender identity policies.

SGN:: Seattle officials sue Trump administration over executive orders targeting LGBTQ+ and DEI policies

On Thursday July 31, the City of Seattle announced it filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court. Headed by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and City Attorney Ann Davison, the motion seeks to challenge President Trump on two directives signed in the beginning of his second term...

City lawsuit challenges Trump orders limiting DEI and gender identity rights

Seattle leaders challenge Trump orders threatening civil rights and $370M in federal funds. City argues for LGBTQ+ and DEI protection linked to key projects.

New lawsuit filed by Seattle against Trump admin over anti-DEI, anti-trans executive orders

The first order limits the federal government’s recognition to 2 sexes based on male and female biology and halts federal funding used to promote gender ideology. The other executive order directs federal agencies to eliminate DEI-related positions, initiatives and funding.