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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Collin Binkley

Trump admin drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat against K-12 schools, universities

The Trump administration has abandoned its appeal against a federal court decision that halted a controversial campaign targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in US schools and colleges.

This move, confirmed by an Education Department court filing on Wednesday, means an August ruling by a federal judge will stand, finding the anti-DEI effort violated the First Amendment and federal procedural rules.

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