US court blocks federal education rule against diversity programs

A United States judge has struck down a policy by the Education Department that blocked federal grants from being used for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The court decision removes the restriction that prevented educational institutions from using these specific federal funds for DEI initiatives. The policy had previously targeted grants meant to support various school programs by putting conditions on how money could be spent. Legal challenges led to the ruling against the federal department's guidelines. Schools and universities can now review how this court action affects their funding and program plans moving forward.