Federal courts have struck down several Trump administration directives aimed at curbing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in K-12 schools and higher education institutions. Judges ruled that the administration's guidance, including demands for schools to certify the non-use of DEI practices under threat of funding cuts, violated constitutional rights and were issued without proper procedural steps. Notably, one federal judge vacated directives that mandated school districts' certifications related to DEI, reinforcing protections for viewpoint-based speech in classrooms and campus resources. These rulings significantly challenge federal efforts to roll back DEI initiatives in education.