Several civil and human rights nonprofits have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting executive orders that threaten diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and the rights of transgender individuals. The plaintiffs argue that the administration's actions represent a "full-scale assault" on nonprofits that uphold DEI and accessibility values. This legal action arises amidst increasing pressures from the federal government to cut funding for organizations not aligned with its policies. The representatives of the nonprofits assert that these measures jeopardize community services and personnel, escalating issues of health, poverty, and joblessness.
The nonprofit plaintiffs allege that the Trump administration is, in effect, launching a "full-scale assault" on nonprofits that embrace DEI and accessibility by punishing or threatening to punish any organization that upholds those values.
The lawsuit comes amid a flurry of maneuvers by the Trump administration that threaten to cut federal funding to and investigate nonprofits and NGOs deemed not to serve "the national interest."
Donya Khadem, counsel for the Equal Protection Initiative at Legal Defense Fund, emphasized that represented organizations are direct service providers addressing community challenges like health issues and poverty.
Sources also tell NPQ that nonprofits continue to report delays in and canceled grants and reimbursements, leading to staff furloughs and layoffs.
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