Federal judge allows Alabama law banning DEI programs in public schools to stay in effect.

A federal judge in Maryland has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities. Judge Stephanie Gallagher found that the Education Department violated the law by threatening to cut federal funding from institutions that continued DEI initiatives. The judge ordered the department to revoke the guidance, which aimed to end "race-based decision-making" in educational institutions. This decision is seen as a significant victory for diversity programs in education.