New Twist: Trump Admin's Funding Threat to Diverse Schools Blocked by Courts
Contentious Politicking Nationwide
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - In a bold move, federal judge Landya McCafferty - a Barack Obama appointee - has Barked Orders, blocking Trump administration directives that dangled the carrot of funding withdrawal for public schools embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
This decision, limiting the administrations heavy-handed tactics to the plaintiffs including the National Education Association and the Center for Black Educator Development, can potentially save educational institutions from the jaws of financial strangulation. The ruling, based on concerns about viewpoint discrimination and the possible hindrance of the First Amendment, signals a quest for academic freedom.
On a different battleground, U.S District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher, a Trump appointee, took a broader approach, barring the Department of Education from utilizing federal funding to terminate DEI initiatives across public schools. This extensive ruling, focusing on procedural flaws by the government, safeguards the future of these educational programs.
Such decisions echo a larger concern about the Trump administration's regulatory approach towards DEI programs in public schools, spotlighting procedural issues and their potential impact on educational institutions. Yet, not all rulings are universal, with some only applying to specific plaintiffs.
Sources:
- Court Blocks Trump Administration Efforts to Cut Funding for Diversity Programs
- Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Cutting Funding for Racial Equity Programs
- Courts Block Trump Administration Efforts to Cut Funding for Diversity Programs
- Another Court Blocks Trump Administration On Charges of Crippling Funding to DEI Programs
- Judge Landya McCafferty, a Barack Obama appointee, has issued orders blocking the Trump administration's policy of dangling funding withdrawal for schools promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
- U.S District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher, a Trump appointee, has prohibited the Department of Education from utilizing federal funding to terminate DEI initiatives across public schools.
- The ruling by Judge Landya McCafferty can potentially save educational institutions from financial strangulation,based on concerns about viewpoint discrimination and the possible hindrance of the First Amendment.
- Another court prevented the Trump administration from cutting funding for DEI programs, echoing a larger concern about the regulatory approach towards DEI programs in public schools.
