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'Arbitrary and discriminatory': Judge blocks Trump's effort to deter DEI programs

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  A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's bid to deprive federal funding from programs that incorporate "diversity, equity and inclusion" initiatives. U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson ruled that Trump's policy likely violates the First Amendment because it penalizes private organizations based on their viewpoints.

The article discusses a federal judge's decision to block former President Donald Trump's attempt to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in federal agencies. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that Trump's executive order, which aimed to eliminate what he described as "divisive" DEI training, was "arbitrary and capricious" and violated federal law by not providing sufficient justification for its sweeping changes. The order had sought to ban training sessions that discuss concepts like white privilege or critical race theory, arguing they fostered division rather than unity. Judge Chutkan's ruling emphasized the importance of DEI initiatives in promoting equality and addressing systemic issues within government operations. This decision preserves the ability of federal agencies to conduct training aimed at understanding and mitigating racial and gender biases, thereby supporting a more inclusive work environment.

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