Those who work in DEI stress that Trump’s anti-diversity rhetoric is not just harmful, it is also simply not true. “What we’re hearing coming out of this administration about DEI, it is a lie,” said Misty Gaither,

The federal lawsuit contends the executive orders — which request potential investigations against large universities and corporations — are unconstitutional.

President Trump has promised a “colorblind and merit-based” society, while also equating diversity with incompetence.

The lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the district of Maryland alleges the orders exceeded the president's authority under the U.S. Constitution.

Higher education groups are suing the Trump administration over its executive orders eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) positions in government and his threatening the loss of

Baltimore and its mayor are suing President Donald Trump and several federal departments to block executive orders that dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion in public and private sectors. The city and Mayor Brandon Scott are among the plaintiffs that include diversity officers,