A federal appeals court on Friday lifted a nationwide injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s executive orders restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, allowing them to be enforced while legal challenges continue.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to pause U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson’s decision, which had halted the orders on First Amendment grounds. Judge Pamela Harris, one of two Obama appointees on the panel, cautioned that Trump’s orders could raise constitutional concerns, but said Abelson’s injunction was too broad.
Trump’s orders, signed his first day in office, eliminate federal funding for DEI programs and require government contractors to certify they do not promote DEI. The city of Baltimore and advocacy groups sued, arguing the orders unconstitutionally limit free speech.
The Justice Department defended the policies, claiming they target DEI initiatives that violate civil rights laws. DEI supporters argue such programs help institutions serve diverse communities, while Republicans contend they undermine merit-based opportunities.
Sources
- CBS News – MBFC Rating
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