Federal Judge Blocks Trump's DEI Executive Orders, Cites First Amendment Violations
A federal judge temporarily halts Trump's executive orders on DEI programs, asserting they likely infringe on First Amendment rights amid ongoing lawsuits.
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The orders are part of Trump's larger efforts to eradicate DEI initiatives, which he and other critics say are discriminatory, from the government and the private sector.
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The plaintiffs are higher education groups and the city of Baltimore.
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The ruling comes after the city of Baltimore, the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, the American Association of University Professors and the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United – which represents restaurant workers – sued the Trump administration over the executive orders, calling them presidential overreach and anti-free speech.
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Abelson agreed with the plaintiffs that the executive orders discourage businesses, organizations and public entities from openly supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Abelson agreed with the plaintiffs that the executive orders discourage businesses, organizations and public entities from openly supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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The orders are part of Trump's larger efforts to eradicate DEI initiatives, which he and other critics say are discriminatory, from the government and the private sector.
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Abelson agreed with the plaintiffs that the executive orders discourage businesses, organizations and public entities from openly supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Abelson, who was nominated by Democratic President Joe Biden, agreed with the plaintiffs that the executive orders discourage businesses, organizations and public entities from openly supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Abelson blocked Trump and several federal agencies from implementing the orders pending the outcome of a lawsuit by the city of Baltimore and three groups.
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Abelson agreed with the plaintiffs that the executive orders discourage businesses, organizations and public entities from openly supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Judge Adam Abelson in Baltimore found it likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking the funding withdrawal as a lawsuit plays out.
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Summary
U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson has paused enforcement of President Trump's executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. His ruling follows a lawsuit from the city of Baltimore and various higher education groups alleging constitutional violations. Abelson noted that Trump's orders are vague and could suppress free speech, emphasizing the plaintiffs' fears of repercussions. The court's decision halts ongoing efforts to terminate DEI initiatives, including federal contracts and grants, while debates continue regarding the legality and impact of such executive actions on protected speech.
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