U.S. Department of Education Faces Two Lawsuits - Articles

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Posted by: Laura Labenberg on Mar 6, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education is facing two lawsuits over its recent "Dear Colleague" letter threatening to revoke federal funding from schools using race-conscious diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. One suit was brought by the American Federation of Teachers, alongside AFT-Maryland and the American Sociological Association; the other was filed by the National Education Association along with the American Civil Liberties Union. The lawsuits argue that the letter is vague, unconstitutional and exceeds the department's authority, and they seek an injunction to block the letter's enforcement. The Minnesota Reformer reports on the lawsuits.