Trump Asks Supreme Court to Halt DEI Grant Cancellations

Former President Donald Trump has filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court, seeking to block a lower court's order that reinstated access to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) grants that were previously canceled by the Biden administration. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by eight states challenging the Department of Education's decision to halt the grants.

A federal district court had ruled in favor of the states, ordering the department to restore access to the funds. The Biden administration appealed this decision, arguing that the DEI programs in question were unconstitutional and violated federal law. The administration argued that the programs used race and other protected characteristics in a discriminatory manner.

Trump's request to the Supreme Court is an effort to keep the grant cancellations in place while the legal battle continues. The Supreme Court's decision on whether to grant Trump's request could have far-reaching consequences for DEI initiatives across the country. Legal experts are closely watching the case, as it raises important questions about the role of the federal government in promoting diversity and inclusion.