Supreme Court Backs Trump in Teacher Grant Case

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, has sided with the Trump administration allowing the freezing of up to $65 million in federal education grants aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, amid ongoing litigation. This decision overturns a lower court ruling that had temporarily prevented the cuts, affecting grants under the Teacher Quality Partnership and Supporting Effective Educator Development programs. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent, arguing that the cuts would significantly harm grantees. The Trump administration justified the cuts as part of a wider move against DEI initiatives, which they argue unlawfully discriminate. Eight Democratic-led states challenged the cuts, claiming they were abrupt and lacked proper justification. The case marks the first Supreme Court victory for Trump in his second term, indicating potential further legal battles over his administration's policy changes.