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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s DBE Program Dismantling Efforts

5/29/2025

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The Trump administration's push to dismantle the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, which dedicates 10% of transportation funds to minority- and women-owned businesses, faces a setback as a federal judge intervenes over constitutional issues. Advocates fear that eliminating this program would stifle small business growth and deepen discrimination in federal contracting.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's push to dismantle the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, which dedicates 10% of transportation funds to minority- and women-owned businesses, faces a setback as a federal judge intervenes over constitutional issues. Advocates fear that eliminating this program would stifle small business growth and deepen discrimination in federal contracting.