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19 States Sue Trump Over $18.7B Education Funding Cuts

4/27/2025

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Nineteen states, spearheaded by California and New York, have united in a bold lawsuit against the Trump administration. They are challenging a controversial directive that threatens to cut over $18.7 billion in federal education funding, crucial for supporting low-income and special education programs, all in the name of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Nineteen states, spearheaded by California and New York, have united in a bold lawsuit against the Trump administration. They are challenging a controversial directive that threatens to cut over $18.7 billion in federal education funding, crucial for supporting low-income and special education programs, all in the name of diversity, equity, and inclusion.