August 14, 2025
Judge blocks Trump's school DEI ban as unconstitutional
Federal courts defend education from ideological purge
📜Constitutional Law✊Civil Rights🎓Education
U.S. District Judge 
Stephanie Gallagher ruled on August 14, 2025, that Trump administration DEI guidance violates the Administrative Procedure Act and raises First Amendment concerns
The ruling vacates the Education Department's February 14, 2025 Dear Colleague letter threatening to withhold federal funding
Approximately 3,900 degree-granting colleges and universities nationwide are affected by the court decision protecting DEI programs
DEI programs help first-generation college students, veterans, and rural students succeed in higher education
Trump administration guidance attempted to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at all federally funded schools
Judge Gallagher found the funding threats violated the Administrative Procedure Act and caused educators to reasonably fear punishment for lawful speech
Universities can continue diversity programs without fear of federal financial retaliation
📜Constitutional Law✊Civil Rights🎓Education
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Which federal judge struck down Trump's ban on diversity programs at educational institutions?
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The Education Department said the court ruling would not stop their ability to enforce Title VI protections for students.
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The court ruled that Trump's executive orders eliminating DEI programs violate First Amendment free speech protections.
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How many colleges and universities were affected by the ruling that blocked funding threats?
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Acting Assistant Secretary Craig Trainor wrote that educational institutions "toxically indoctrinated students with the false premise that the United States is built upon systemic and structural racism."
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