Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

We\'re not
going back!

(=^.^=)

~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~
FUCK
DONALD
TRUMP

(=^.^=)
~~~~~~~~
3.1415926535
897932384626
433832795028
841971693993
751058209749
445923078164
062862089986
$ $ $
MONEY
DOES NOT
EQUAL
SPEECH
$ $ $
*****
THE BEST
DEMOCRACY
MONEY CAN
BUY!!
*****
We\'re #1

Who knew?
So many
good Germans
in our party
:-(
Check out
all the stickies
on Grovelbot's
Big Board!

BumRushDaShow

(158,599 posts)
Sat Aug 2, 2025, 07:45 PM Aug 2

Seattle sues Trump, citing 'unprecedented number' of executive orders in lawsuit over funding tied to 'DEI' and 'gender

Source: Law & Crime

Aug 2nd, 2025, 2:58 pm


President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders that are both vague and illegal, a lawsuit filed by the City of Seattle alleges.

During the first two days of his second term, the 45th and 47th president issued an executive order targeting "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives followed by an executive order purporting to stand up for women and against "gender ideology extremism."

Each order variously seeks to limit – and ultimately root out – federal government funding to states, counties, municipalities, agencies, and federal contractors – with clampdowns focused on programs and entities deemed to be promoting DEI and transgender acceptance.

This week, in a 42-page complaint, the Emerald City asked a federal judge in Washington to put a kibosh – in the form of an injunction – on Trump's efforts to restrict such contracts and grants.

Read more: https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/circumventing-the-law-via-executive-fiat-seattle-sues-trump-citing-unprecedented-number-of-executive-orders-in-lawsuit-over-funding-tied-to-dei-and-gender-ideology/



Full headline: 'Circumventing the law via executive fiat': Seattle sues Trump, citing 'unprecedented number' of executive orders in lawsuit over funding tied to 'DEI' and 'gender ideology'

Link to COMPLAINT (PDF viewer) - https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26038909-seattle-v-trump-complaint/

Link to COMPLAINT (PDF) - https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26038909/seattle-v-trump-complaint.pdf
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Seattle sues Trump, citing 'unprecedented number' of executive orders in lawsuit over funding tied to 'DEI' and 'gender (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Aug 2 OP
What Is The Purpose Of A Legislature DallasNE Aug 3 #1
Unfortunately, Obama did a lot of the same, especially in his 2nd term FakeNoose Aug 3 #2

DallasNE

(7,858 posts)
1. What Is The Purpose Of A Legislature
Sun Aug 3, 2025, 11:55 AM
Aug 3

If they can be bypassed by a flood of Executive Orders? Seriously. Bush liked to use Signing Statements too. Both reflect one-man rule or dictatorship. Where do the terms “executive order “ and “signing statement “ exist in the Constitution? Yes, I’m venting but there are no guard rails with those things in widespread use.

FakeNoose

(38,326 posts)
2. Unfortunately, Obama did a lot of the same, especially in his 2nd term
Sun Aug 3, 2025, 09:25 PM
Aug 3

Obama's intentions were good and his EOs were liberal and democratic, BUT he got so disgusted with the inability of either the House or the Senate to get any frickin' thing done. That ability to bypass the useless legislature came in handy for Obama, but it also gave a blueprint to the Repukes who are now taking advantage for the same reason.

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Seattle sues Trump, citin...