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Seventh Circuit Reviews Education Department's Grant Termination Linked to DEI Initiatives

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a case involving the ACT Now Coalition and the Education Department's decision to terminate grants linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The court heard arguments regarding First Amendment claims and the rationale behind the funding cuts. The panel did not provide a timeline for its ruling.

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On November 12, 2026, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard a case concerning the ACT Now Coalition, which lost funding from the Education Department due to its DEI initiatives. Lawyer Michael Ortega argued that the funding cut violates the First Amendment, while the Department of Justice defended the decision. The three-judge panel did not indicate when a ruling would be issued, as this case is part of ongoing legal battles over DEI programs initiated by the Trump administration.

Key facts

  • The case was heard on November 12, 2026.
  • ACT Now Coalition provides after-school programs in Illinois.
  • The Education Department terminated the group's grants in December 2025.
  • Michael Ortega argued the funding cut violates the First Amendment.
  • The panel included judges appointed by both Trump and Biden.
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Seventh Circuit weighs whether Education Department can cut grants tied to DEI

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Seventh Circuit Reviews Education Department's Grant Termination Linked to DEI Initiatives