<ul><li>A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction on components of two executive orders by former President Trump targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.</li><li>Plaintiffs alleged that the orders violated the First and Fifth Amendments, as well as the separation of powers clause of the U.S. Constitution.</li><li>The judge found that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on their claims and granted an injunction on First and Fifth Amendment grounds.</li><li>The decision deals a blow to Trump's efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives, but the outcome may depend on future appeals by the federal government.</li></ul>

Federal judge blocks parts of Trump’s private-sector DEI order

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