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Can Loving the LGBTQ+ Community Come With Conditions?
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, JUL 17 – A federal judge blocked executive orders that threatened diversity and inclusion programs, restoring $6.2 million to organizations serving LGBTQ+ and HIV communities, court documents show.
- On June 9, Judge Jon S. Tigar ruled that key provisions of Donald Trump's executive orders targeting DEI and transgender programs are unconstitutional.
- The ruling followed a February lawsuit by nine LGBTQ+ and HIV nonprofits represented by Lambda Legal seeking to restore $6.2 million in federal funding.
- The orders threatened essential services including HIV prevention, mental health, and youth programs, with plaintiffs showing likely violation of equal protection and free speech rights.
- DHS has canceled $18.5 million in Biden-era grants to DEI and LGBTQ organizations, with Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin citing fiscal responsibility and national security.
- Although the court blocked enforcement and funding was restored, the battle continues as defunding efforts risk harming vulnerable LGBTQ+ communities reliant on these programs.
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Trump administration forced to restore $6.2 million to LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations
The Trump administration has restored $6.2 million in funding to LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations. The move comes after a district court judge in California granted a preliminary injunction on June 9, blocking three of the US president’s executive orders that threatened to defund the groups.
Can Loving the LGBTQ+ Community Come With Conditions?
Baylor University reversed its decision last week to receive a grant studying LGBTQ+ individuals and women who have experienced trauma within the church. The study could have provided a much-needed curriculum to help both groups with their trauma. Since that decision was announced, a plethora of columns and conversations have emerged about the university’s relationship with its LGBTQ+ students, alumni and neighbors. As I read, listened, and wat…
Trump admin forced to restore $6.2 million to LGBTQ+ and HIV groups
The federal government has been forced to restore $6.2 million in funding to LGBTQ+ and HIV organizations.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.The move comes after a court victory for nine organizations represented by Lambda Legal. They are the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Los Angeles LGBT Center, GLBT Historical Society, San Francisco Community Health Center, Prisma Community Care in…
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