A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against key provisions of President Trump's executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, ruling they likely violate constitutional rights. U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson stated the orders impose vague restrictions that could hinder federally funded programs, criticizing the lack of definitions for key terms. The legal challenge, initiated by education associations and Baltimore, asserts the orders exceed presidential authority and infringe upon First and Fifth Amendment rights, creating fear among contractors and academic institutions reliant on federal funding.
The challenged provisions are impermissibly vague and threaten to chill constitutionally protected speech and activity.
The ruling halts enforcement of provisions that sought to eliminate equity-based initiatives in federally funded projects.
The executive orders exceed presidential authority and infringe upon First and Fifth Amendment rights.
Civil rights organizations argue that the measures are unconstitutional overreach.
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