• A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Trump's anti-DEI and anti-transgender executive orders.
• Nine nonprofit organizations, including the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, are plaintiffs in the case.
• The ruling prevents the government from cutting funding for programs supporting diversity or transgender individuals.
• The injunction will remain in place while the legal proceedings continue.
• Trump's administration is likely to appeal the ruling, which asserts constitutional protections for funded organizations.

A federal judge in California has blocked several of President Trump’s executive orders aimed at restricting federal funding for nonprofits serving LGBTQ+ communities. U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar issued a preliminary injunction halting three orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, as well as transgender support, citing that the government cannot use appropriated funds to suppress protected communities for political agendas. The injunction will remain effective as legal proceedings continue, although an appeal from the Trump administration is anticipated, according to latimes, huffpost, and aa.

The lawsuit was brought by nine nonprofits that argue Trump's actions are unconstitutional, particularly impacting those providing vital services to the LGBTQ+ community, such as the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Judge Tigar emphasized that the executive branch is not free to manipulate federal funds to discriminate against specific groups, thereby reaffirming protections for diversity and inclusion efforts, according to latimes and huffpost.