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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Anti-DEI Directives

A federal judge temporarily blocks directives threatening federal funding cuts for schools with DEI programs, citing First Amendment rights violations and vagueness of the guidance.


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A federal judge in New Hampshire has issued a preliminary injunction against Trump administration directives that threatened funding cuts to public schools engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Judge Landya McCafferty ruled the directives likely violate First Amendment rights and provided unconstitutionally vague guidance. The ruling responds to lawsuits from education associations like the National Education Association, highlighting concerns about academic freedom. Additionally, another judge postponed enforcement of similar directives in Maryland, indicating broader challenges against the administration's anti-DEI stance. As debates around these policies continue, states face uncertainty about compliance and potential funding risks.

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The ruling by Judge McCafferty emphasized that the Trump administration's funding threats against schools promoting DEI amount to unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination and create barriers to educational equity and inclusion.

The judge noted the chilling effect of the administration's policies on educators, who now face the dilemma of risking penalties for promoting inclusivity or complying with vague and potentially discriminatory federal guidance.

The broader fight against DEI programs in education is a response to a perception of encroachment on academic freedom and a threat to diversity efforts across various educational institutions.

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