States Sue to Block Trump Freezing School Funding Over DEI
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A group of 19 states sued to block the Trump administration from freezing federal funds for states that refuse to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in K-12 public schools, intensifying a legal battle over billions of dollars in assistance.
The lawsuit filed Friday in Boston federal court follows a warning this month from the US Department of Education to state officials that they’re in jeopardy of losing financing if they don’t remove DEI programs. The complaint says $13.8 billion in funding is at risk.