D.C. Judge Allows Trump DEI Orders Blocked by Other Courts (1)

May 2, 2025, 4:38 PM UTCUpdated: May 2, 2025, 5:12 PM UTC

The Trump administration can for now enforce a suite of executive orders aimed at rooting out federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and cutting transgender protections, a D.C. judge ruled.

Judge Timothy J. Kelly of the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday denied a preliminary injunction to pause enforcement of three of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, as he said the plaintiffs don’t seem likely to succeed on claims that the orders violate their free speech and due process rights.

Kelly’s decision is a blow to the civil rights groups suing to prevent the enforcement of ...

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