Celebrate the Court’s Ruling Protecting DEI in Education

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s sweeping attempt to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at schools and universities nationwide.

The administration’s 2024 directives threatened to strip federal funding from any institution that continued DEI initiatives — chilling free speech, undermining racial equity work, and sowing chaos in classrooms. But in her decisive ruling, Judge Stephanie Gallagher found these actions violated the law, noting they caused millions of educators to fear punishment for engaging in lawful and beneficial work that promotes fairness and opportunity.

This victory, won through a lawsuit led by the American Federation of Teachers and the American Sociological Association, ensures that our schools remain free to foster inclusive learning environments, address historic inequities, and prepare all students for success in a diverse society. It sends a strong message: we will not allow political attacks to roll back decades of progress toward justice and equal opportunity in education.

Add your name to celebrate this important legal win and stand with educators, students, and advocates fighting to protect DEI programs in our nation’s schools!