A federal judge in California has ruled against the Trump administration's executive orders that enforced anti-diversity and anti-transgender restrictions in grant funding. US District Judge Jon Tigar stated that the government cannot require organizations to suppress their support for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) or the recognition of transgender individuals to receive federal funds. The ruling highlights the constitutional protections against discrimination and censorship in public funding, emphasizing the government's duty to adhere to constitutional principles even in grant allocations. The decision supports various LGBTQ+ organizations and health services that argue these orders hinder their missions.
The federal court's ruling prevents the Trump administration from enforcing executive orders that undermine diversity and the recognition of transgender individuals in grant funding.
The judge emphasized that the federal government cannot weaponize funding to target protected communities, stating that it must adhere to constitutional principles.
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