A federal judge in Maryland ruled against two Trump administration measures aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within schools and universities. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher stated that the Education Department acted unlawfully by threatening to cut federal funding from institutions that maintained DEI initiatives. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by the American Federation of Teachers and the American Sociological Association. The Department's memos demanded an end to race-based decision-making or risk penalties, which were presented as efforts to curb discrimination against white and Asian American students.
A federal judge ruled against two Trump administration actions that targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in schools and universities, stating they violated the law.
Judge Stephanie Gallagher's ruling came after a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers and the American Sociological Association, which contested the Education Department's memos.
The Education Department's memos aimed to terminate race-based decision-making in educational institutions, threatening penalties including loss of federal funding.
The actions were framed by the Trump administration as measures to prevent discrimination against white and Asian American students.
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