In a recent ruling, a federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from terminating federal grants and contracts related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as mandated by executive orders signed by President Trump. The judge, U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson, stated that the Termination Provision in the executive orders could lead to arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement. The ruling prevents the administration from requiring federal contractors and grant recipients to certify that they do not engage in any “equity-related” programs, which the court deemed too vague to be enforced.
Judge Abelson raised concerns about the potential consequences of the Termination Provision, citing examples of how innocent educational activities could be at risk of losing funding if deemed “equity-related.” The ruling also prohibits the Justice Department from enforcing actions against contractors and grant recipients who have such programs in place.
The White House has not yet responded to the ruling. Overall, the decision by the federal judge in Maryland protects federal grants and contracts related to DEI from being terminated based on vague criteria, safeguarding the funding of programs that promote diversity and inclusion.
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