Trump-nominated judge blocks Abbott's DEI ban in Texas schools amid federal lawsuit

A US district judge has granted a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of key provisions of Texas Senate Bill 12 in three school districts, including Houston, Katy and Plano, while the case continues to unfold. The bill, signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, aimed to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public schools. The judge's decision came after a lawsuit was filed against the state seeking to block the ban on DEI programs. The injunction applies to three districts where the school boards have not yet voted on whether to implement the bill's provisions.