A Maryland-based federal judge on Thursday permanently blocked two of President Trump’s memos aimed at eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at universities.
Earlier this year, the Department of Education issued an ultimatum to all federally funded educational institutions: eliminate DEI programs within 14 days, or face the complete withdrawal of federal funding.
The directive, outlined in a letter from the Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), was in response to “pervasive and repugnant race-based preferences” that have turned America’s schools into indoctrination camps.
The letter explicitly warns schools, universities, and state education agencies that their reliance on DEI initiatives—which serve as racial discrimination—violates federal civil rights law.
Under the order, educational institutions receiving federal aid must immediately:
- Dismantle DEI offices and programming that promote race-based policies.
- End race-based hiring and admissions practices that disadvantage certain groups.
- Cease funding or collaborating with third-party organizations that push DEI initiatives.
- Halt racially segregated graduations, scholarships, and other programs under the guise of inclusion.
Failure to comply, the Department warns, will result in swift consequences—including the potential revocation of federal funding.
US District Judge Stephanie Gallagher said the Department of Education violated the law.
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