Trump’s DEI ban in K-12 schools, higher ed ruled ‘unlawful’ by federal judge

  • Members of Marcella LeBeau’s family gather for a photo under the front entrance to Marcellaa LeBeau Elementary School in Sioux Falls after a dedication and naming ceremony for the new school last week. LeBeau wss a respected elder and matriarch of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Submitted photo
    Members of Marcella LeBeau’s family gather for a photo under the front entrance to Marcellaa LeBeau Elementary School in Sioux Falls after a dedication and naming ceremony for the new school last week. LeBeau wss a respected elder and matriarch of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Submitted photo

    A federal judge in Maryland has struck down the U.S. Education Department’s attempts to do away with diversity, equity and inclusion practices in schools.

    The Thursday ruling marks a blow to President Donald Trump’s administration as it continues to take significant strides to try to crack down on DEI efforts across the federal government.

    U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher found both an age…