Judge Blocks Trump Admin Firings of DEI Intelligence Officers

A federal judge in Virginia has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to terminate 19 intelligence agency employees involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, granting them the right to appeal their firings and seek reassignment. U.S. District Judge Anthony J. Trenga ruled that the employees should remain on paid administrative leave and be allowed to challenge their terminations, emphasizing they should not be penalized for their temporary assignments in DEI roles. This ruling comes as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to eliminate DEI programs across federal agencies, which has faced significant legal pushback. The judge noted that these officers were