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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.
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