Judge Blocks ALL Of Trump’s DEI Training Grant Cuts

Biden-appointed Judge Myong Joun has just blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate $600 million in “diversity” teacher training grants. The controversial ruling deals a temporary blow to all of Trump’s efforts aimed at removing woke indoctrination from America’s classrooms.

At a glance:

• A Biden-appointed federal judge blocked the Trump administration from canceling $600 million in DEI teacher training grants

• Eight blue states filed for a temporary restraining order, claiming the cuts targeted diversity programs

• Judge Myong Joun ruled the Department of Education’s cancellation was “arbitrary and capricious”

• The DOE had labeled the trainings “divisive,” citing critical race theory and social justice activism

• The Trump administration has appealed the ruling to the First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Biden Judge Blocks Trump’s Education Department

U.S. District Judge Myong Joun, a Biden appointee, issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Education from terminating teacher training programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ruling comes after the Trump administration moved to cut funding for what it described as “divisive” and “unnecessary” training programs that cost taxpayers approximately $600 million.

Eight Democrat-led states filed the lawsuit against the DOE and Education Secretary Linda McMahon, including California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Wisconsin. The states argued the administration lacked proper authority to cancel the grants and failed to provide adequate explanation for the terminations.

Clash Over “Woke” Training Programs

The Department of Education had previously cited suspected violations of federal anti-discrimination laws as justification for the cancellations. Officials described the training as promoting divisive concepts including critical race theory, social justice activism, and anti-racism – programs many conservatives consider inappropriate indoctrination rather than legitimate teaching methods.

Judge Joun criticized the DOE’s termination letter as failing to provide a reasoned explanation, writing in his ruling: “The record shows that if I were to deny the TRO, dozens of programs upon which public schools, public universities, students, teachers, and faculty rely will be gutted.” The judge determined that denying the restraining order would cause lasting harm to educational institutions.

Laura Faer, representing one of the plaintiff states, claimed during court proceedings: “The situation is dire right now. As we speak, our programs across the state are facing the possibility of closure, termination.” Education groups and teachers unions have predictably joined the opposition against cuts to the DEI programs.

Battle Over Education Department’s Future

The affected programs include the Teacher Quality Partnership and Supporting Effective Educator Development, which proponents claim help address nationwide teacher shortages. Supporters argue these initiatives increase teacher retention rates and provide crucial support for educators to remain in the profession beyond five years.

The Trump administration has already appealed Judge Joun’s order to the First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The case represents just one element of the administration’s broader efforts to dismantle what it considers wasteful spending within the Department of Education and eliminate contracts deemed “woke” by conservative standards.

The Republicans have vowed to remove “wokeness” from schools and public life in America, calling it divisive and anti-American.

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