Higher education groups sue Trump over anti-diversity executive orders

Lawsuit claims Trump's orders violate the constitution and cause confusion and disruptions on college campuses

Higher education groups, including college professors and university diversity officers, are suing the Trump administration over its executive orders eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) positions in government and the president's threats to suspend funding to institutions because of their DEI policies.

Education officers and organizations are teaming up with non-profits and local governments to challenge the executive orders. The basis of the lawsuit filed on Monday is the stance that Trump's orders violate the US constitution.