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.