A federal judge struck down two actions from the Trump administration aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in education. The ruling, made by U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher, determined that the Education Department violated laws by threatening to cut federal funding to educational institutions that maintained DEI initiatives. This case arose from two memos from the Education Department mandating the end of race-based decision-making or facing loss of federal funding, part of a broader campaign framing DEI efforts as discrimination against specific racial groups.
U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the Education Department violated laws by threatening to withdraw federal funding from schools maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
The case arises from two Education Department memos that mandated an end to all race-based decision-making in schools, posing penalties for non-compliance.
The push to eliminate DEI initiatives is framed by the previous administration as a means to prevent discrimination against white and Asian American students.
The ruling was made following a summary judgment motion filed by the American Federation of Teachers and the American Sociological Association challenging the government's threat.
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