A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking parts of President Trump’s executive orders banning funding and support of diversity, equity and inclusion measures and programs in a lawsuit brought by two higher education groups.
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The American Association of University Professors and the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education joined in the lawsuit as plaintiffs to halt two recently signed executive orders targeted at ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson agreed parts of their lawsuit have merit, as some professors have already lost funding for ongoing projects already approved, and others are afraid to do their work for fear of government crackdowns in violation of the First Amendment.
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