DEI,
Constitutional Law,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Aug. 1, 2025
9th Circuit weighs challenge to Trump-era block on diversity research grants
An appellate panel appeared sympathetic Thursday to researchers challenging a Trump-era freeze on federal grants tied to diversity-related academic work. The plaintiffs argue the cancellations violate the First Amendment and administrative law. A Justice Department lawyer say the shift simply reflects a change in priorities -- and funding what they call "viewpoint-based" research isn't constitutionally required.
A Trump administration lawyer argued Thursday that a U.S. Supreme Court emergency order should persuade a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel to stay a San Francisco judge's preliminary injunction. The injunction had blocked the government from canceling grant funds to University of California researchers.
The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Endowment for the Humanities cut off grant funding to research projects deemed to address diversity, equity, and inc...
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