Overview

• A federal judge in Maryland issued a preliminary injunction against parts of President Trump's executive orders aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
• The judge ruled the orders were likely to violate the First Amendment, describing them as 'textbook viewpoint-based discrimination.'
• Trump's directives required federal agencies and contractors to terminate DEI initiatives and threatened funding for institutions that maintained such programs.
• The case was brought by advocacy groups and Baltimore city officials, who argued the orders suppressed free speech and created vague, unenforceable standards.
• The decision temporarily protects DEI programs in schools, universities, and private organizations while the broader legal challenge continues.