Court Blocks Federal Ban on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Schools

On August 14, 2025, a federal court in Maryland permanently struck down the U.S. Department of Education’s attempt to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools. The case, AFT et al. v. U.S. Department of Education, challenged a “Dear Colleague” policy letter and new certification rule issued earlier this year that threatened K-12 and Post-Secondary institutions with losing……