Judges Halt Trump's Anti-DEI School Policies, Citing Legal Flaws

Federal judges issued three rulings blocking the Trump administration's anti-DEI directives for schools, citing likely legal and constitutional issues.

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5/7/20251 min read

Federal judges in New Hampshire, Maryland, and the District of Columbia issued rulings that temporarily block the Trump administration's Education Department directives aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in K-12 schools; these rulings, stemming from lawsuits by teacher unions and civil rights groups, cite likely constitutional violations and procedural flaws in the department's enforcement efforts. Despite not being final decisions, these rulings prevent the department from enforcing its directives while the cases proceed. Click here to read more: Federal judges block Trump's anti-DEI directives for schools