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Judge Blocks Trump’s Restrictions on Domestic Violence Grants

10/11/2025

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Federal Judge Melissa DuBose of Rhode Island ruled the Trump administration cannot impose grant conditions for domestic-violence programs.
DuBose blocked diversity, equity, and inclusion and abortion-resource restrictions as arbitrary and likely violating the First Amendment.
The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by 17 anti-domestic and sexual violence coalitions.
Plaintiffs welcomed the decision and said it preserves essential programs for domestic violence survivors, LGBTQI+ youth, and the unhoused.

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Federal Judge Melissa DuBose of Rhode Island ruled the Trump administration cannot impose grant conditions for domestic-violence programs.
DuBose blocked diversity, equity, and inclusion and abortion-resource restrictions as arbitrary and likely violating the First Amendment.
The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by 17 anti-domestic and sexual violence coalitions.
Plaintiffs welcomed the decision and said it preserves essential programs for domestic violence survivors, LGBTQI+ youth, and the unhoused.