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States Sue Trump Over Grants Banning Diversity Programs

6/19/2025

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Seventeen state coalitions are taking a stand against the Trump administration, suing over new grant application rules that ban promoting "gender ideology" and diversity programs. These restrictions jeopardize vital services funded by the Violence Against Women Act, as the lawsuit claims they infringe on constitutional rights and undermine support for victims across the country.

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Seventeen state coalitions are taking a stand against the Trump administration, suing over new grant application rules that ban promoting "gender ideology" and diversity programs. These restrictions jeopardize vital services funded by the Violence Against Women Act, as the lawsuit claims they infringe on constitutional rights and undermine support for victims across the country.