The plaintiffs argued that the president’s edicts against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives exceeded his authority and violate their constitutional right to due process.

U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson granted a preliminary injunction, which blocks parts of Trump’s directives to cancel federal contracts related to DEI as well as make government contractors verify that will they not engage in DEI practices that violate anti-discrimination laws.

A federal judge found that the orders likely carry constitutional violations, including against free-speech rights.