Federal Judge Overturns Trump-Era DEI Directives in Education
Federal Judge Overturns Trump-Era DEI Directives in Education A federal judge has recently invalidated two directives from the Trump administration that sought to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the nation’s schools and universities. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland, found that the Education Department exceeded its authority by threatening to withhold federal funding from educational institutions continuing with DEI initiatives. This decision follows a motion for summary judgment filed by the American…