Federal Judge Blocks Efforts to Restrict School Diversity and Inclusion Programs
TL;DR
A federal judge in Maryland struck down Trump-era Education Department guidance aimed at ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in schools, ruling that the department violated procedural requirements in threatening to cut federal funding for institutions that continued DEI initiatives. The ruling supports the continuation of DEI efforts and opposes the administration's efforts to restrict race-based decision-making in education.
- Judge strikes down Education Department guidance against school diversity programs PBS
- Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges AP News
- Federal judge declares Education Department’s attempt to bar diversity programs unlawful Politico
- Judge Halts White House Effort to Defund Schools With D.E.I. Programs The New York Times
- Judge blocks Trump guidance that threatened DEI programs in schools The Hill
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