WASHINGTON: A American court on Friday granted the Trump administration temporary authorization to apply your Prohibition of diversity, equity and inclusion programs (DEI) has Federal agencies and government entrepreneursTaking over a previous decision of a Maryland judge.
THE 4th Circuit Court of Appeal In Richmond, Virginiesaid Trump’s orders –which include the realization of the Ministry of Justice to investigate companies with policies-are Constitutional problem.
However, two judges on the panel expressed its concerns concerning the potential constitutional risks to implement the ban.
“Although vitriol is now surrounded by Dei, people in good faith who work to promote diversity, equity and inclusion deserve praise, not de opprobrium”, “ wrote Albert Diaz circuit judge.
In response, Judge Allison RushingA Named against TrumpA countered that Political opinions should not influence legal decisions.
“The opinion of a judge that Dei programs” deserve praise, not on the opprobrium “should absolutely play no role in the decision of this case”, “ Rushing said.
The legal battle continues
The decision came in response to a trial brought by Baltimore City and three plea groupswho maintain that Trump’s orders go beyond the presidential authority And violate rights to freedom of expression.
Previously, US District Judge Adam Abelson In Baltimore had blocked the administration of Apply a national ban While the trial was pending.
However, Friday Declaration of the Court of Appeal restore Dei Ban de Trump While the administration Continue his callA process that could take month.
Trump’s push against Dei
Trump’s executive orders are aimed at Eliminate the initiatives of in both Public and private sectorssaying that they were promoting discrimination rather than inclusion. Its directives include:
- Prohibiting federal agencies from funding or implementing programs.
- Prohibit government entrepreneurs from directing initiatives from Dei.
- Instruct federal agencies to identify companies, schools and non -profit organizations suspected of Discriminatory practices under dei policies.
THE White House and the Ministry of Justice have not yet commented on the decision. Democracy forwardA Progressive legal group representing the complainantssaid he was examining the decision.
Current dispute on contracts
THE The applicants have accused the administration of continuing to apply the Dei Ban Despite the previous one Court injunction. Abelleson held an audience on Friday Regarding these allegations but has not yet made a decision.
With Temporarily prohibited reintegratedTrump Wider campaign to dismantle the programs There remains a major legal and political flash point.
