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

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.

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