Court Allows Trump Administration to Enforce Anti-DEI Orders

A federal appeals court lifted a block on executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, allowing enforcement while legal challenges continue.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a nationwide injunction blocking Trump's executive orders targeting DEI programs.
The court's decision permits the Trump administration to enforce the orders while the broader lawsuit plays out.
Judges raised concerns about potential First Amendment violations but concluded the initial block was overly broad.
Trump's orders mandate the termination of equity-related federal grants and contracts, and require contractors to avoid promoting DEI policies.
The legal challenges, including those from Baltimore and advocacy groups, argue the orders are unconstitutional and overly vague.